Southern Arc Drills 442.2 Metre Intercept Grading 0.28% Cu And 0.42 G/T Au

News Release No. 07-14

Southern Arc Minerals wishes to clarify the encouraging results from its first drill hole, MB001, completed within the Selodong Intrusive Complex (SIC).

Hole MB001 was completed to a total depth of 476.0 metres. With the exception of the first 33.8 metres, which was not mineralized, there was continuous mineralization to the bottom of the hole. This resulted in a 442.2 metre intersection averaging 0.28% Cu and 0.42 g/t Au (from 33.8 to 476.0 metres).

Hole MB001 included a 105.0 metre intersection averaging 0.60% Cu and 1.04 g/t Au (from 33.8 to 138.80 metres).

Extensions of this high-grade phase are being targeted in the ongoing drilling program by Southern Arc. Hole MD002, currently in progress, is expected to be completed within the next 8 to 10 days, with assay results anticipated to be announced later this month.

Qualified Person and Quality Control and Assurance

The information in this release has been compiled under the supervision of Southern Arc's Vice President of Exploration Hamish Campbell B.Sc.Geology, MAusIMM. Mr. Campbell has over 23 years of international mineral exploration experience including 21 years in Indonesia during which he has held such positions as Exploration Manager, Senior Geologist and Consulting Geologist. Mr. Campbell has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization under consideration and qualifies as a Qualified Person as defined in terms of NI 43-101.

On behalf of the Board of
Southern Arc Minerals Inc.

"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 Website: www.southernarcminerals.com

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