NEWS RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL MINERALS CORPORATION
(formerly Ecuadorian Minerals Corporation)
June 19, 2002
Trading: TSX.IMZ
International Minerals Corporation (formerly known as Ecuadorian Minerals Corporation) is pleased to announce that on June 19, 2002, the common shares of the Company were listed for trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange (the “SWX”) in Zurich under the symbol “IMZ”. International Minerals is presently the only Canadian junior gold exploration company with a secondary listing on the SWX. The Company’s primary listing continues to be on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”).
The Company’s Board of Directors is very pleased to have achieved this listing on one of Europe’s most prestigious stock exchanges. This listing will now give the Company greater access to European investment funds and financial institutions that are currently restricted to buying only European-listed stocks and, in addition, will enable the Company’s existing (and potential) European shareholders to carry out share transactions within normal European business hours.
The Company’s share capital comprises approximately 66.0 million common shares on an issued and outstanding basis, with 71.5 million on a fully diluted basis, and there are no restricted or preferred shares.
Stephen J. Kay, President and CEO
The Toronto Stock Exchange neither approves nor disapproves the information contained in this News Release.
For additional information, contact Investor Relations at Tel: (480) 483-9932 or Fax: (480) 483-9926.