StoneShield To Acquire Panamint Gold Project 

VANCOUVER, BC - StoneShield Capital Corp. has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Bronco Resources Corporation for an option to acquire the Panamint Gold Project in Inyo County, California, adjacent to the Briggs Gold Mine.

The Panamint Gold Project consists of two main claim blocks totaling 162 lode mining claims and 10 association placer mining claims which cover a combined 2003 hectares of land. These claims lie in the same mineral belt as the Briggs Gold Mine owned and operated by Atna Resources Ltd. "The StoneShield Board voted unanimously to acquire Panamint," commented Company President/CEO Kris Kottmeier. "The strong potential for discovery at this permitted and drill-ready project adjacent to an existing mine, coupled with our chief geologist and one director's extensive knowledge of the Briggs area geology led us to this decision. Inyo County is a pro-mining community, the area has excellent infrastructure for exploration and mining, and the property has extensive year-round road access. StoneShield will commence required due diligence immediately with the aim to conduct a winter/spring drill program to test for continued mineralization along the Briggs corridor.