Vancouver, B.C.: Southern Arc Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: SA) is pleased to announce that it has granted options to purchase 475,000 of its common shares to directors and consultants at a price of $0.70 per common share. The stock options may be exercised for a period of five years.

On behalf of the Board of
Southern Arc Minerals Inc.
"John Proust"
Per: John Proust
President and CEO
Southern Arc Minerals Inc.
Suite 1500, Box 1078, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8 Canada
Telephone: (604) 676-5241 Fax: (604) 676-5246

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