Vantex Modifies Stock Option Plan

   Vantex (TSX VENTURE: VAX) board of directors approved changes to the Company's Stock Option Plan. The new Plan will now reserve 7,400,000 common shares of the Company for option purposes, compared to 3,700,000 shares for the previous Plan. The options are available for officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company. The new stock options Plan accounts for less than 20 % of the Company's outstanding shares. This modification is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the approval of Vantex shareholders at the next Annual meeting of shareholders.

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Contacts: Source: Guy R. Morissette CEO For information: Wayne Carlon VP Business Development 902-402-6264 [e-mail] www.vantexressources.com