Western Sierra Mining Corp. and Diversified Secure Ventures Corp. Open Formal Discussions

Western Sierra Mining Corp. (Pink Sheets:WSRA) confirmed today that it has entered formal discussions with Diversified Secure Ventures Corp. ("SRWY") ("Diversified") to finance the long-term development of specific mining projects.

Diversified will review a number of Western's properties with the intent of entering into a joint venture agreement on one or more properties that are either currently owned by or optioned to Western.

Western will make a variety of gold and silver properties available to Diversified including projects in various stages of permitting. In addition, Western will provide Diversified an inside look at its exploration activities in Arizona and Nevada with options to finance specific exploration activities.

About Western Sierra Mining Corp

Western Sierra Mining is an aggressive gold and silver exploration and mining company focused on the historic mining districts of the Bradshaw Mountains of Arizona with additional areas of interest in Nevada and Mexico.

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The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis but there can be no assurances that management's expectations, beliefs, and projections will be achieved or accomplished. 

CONTACT: Mr. Michael Chaffee   
         928-680-5513
         Mr. Dennis Atkins
         405-330-8395
         
         For Diversified:
         Gary Patterson
         714-369-2933
         [e-mail]