Altima Announces Chambers 5-35-41-11 W5M Well Drilled and Cased

Altima Announces Chambers 5-35-41-11 W5M Well Drilled and Cased
  
 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Mar 17, 2014) - Altima Resources Ltd. (TSX-VENTURE:ARH)(FRANKFURT:AKC)(PINKSHEETS:ARSLF) announces that the Altima Chambers 5-35-41-11 W5M well (5-35 well) was drilled to a Total Depth (TD) of 3,158 meters Measured Depth, casing set to TD, and Rig Released (RR) on March 16, 2014.

As reported in the Company's March 3, 2014 News Release, the 5-35 well is the second well drilled under Altima's Participation Agreement with Whistler Oil and Gas Pty. Ltd. The 5-35 well is located approximately 1.1 kilometers south of the 15-35-41-11 W5M well (which was drilled, completed, and placed on production in 2013), and 4 kilometers to the north of the COPOL ET AL HZ CHAMBERS 14-15-41-11 W5M well (which was drilled and completed in 2012, and placed on production in 2013).

Rick Switzer, President and CEO reported: "The 5-35 well targeted multiple objectives. Preliminary log analysis indicates multiple horizons to be completed through fracture stimulation and the well is scheduled to be placed on production in Q2 2014. The 5-35 well will produce through a new 1.37 Km pipeline to be constructed in conjunction with new production facilities. The new line will tie into Altima's existing Chambers North production and gathering system."

The Company's mostly contiguous land base at Chambers-Ferrier totals twenty seven (27) sections (17,280 gross acres) with an approximate average working interest of 84% in 14 of the 27 sections and varying interests in eleven (11) wells.

Richard Switzer, CEO, President and a Certified Professional Geologist, is the Qualified Person under National Instrument 51-101 responsible for preparing and reviewing the data contained in this press release.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Joe DeVries, Director

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This news release includes certain forward-looking statements or information. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's plans or expectations include risks relating to: availability of capital and financing required to continue the Company's exploration and development plans; general economic, market or business conditions; the actual results of current and planned exploration activities; fluctuating commodity prices; risks associated with property option agreements, leases, joint ventures and the ability to conclude joint venture agreements on favorable terms; possibility of accidents, equipment breakdowns and delays during exploration; exploration cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; regulatory changes and restrictions including in relation to environmental liability; timeliness of government or regulatory approvals and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

Altima Resources Ltd.Joe DeVriesDirector(604) 336-8610www.altimaresources.com