News Releases

 November 27, 2002
Silver Standard to Purchase Silvertip Project in British Columbia

 Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) has entered into an agreement for the sale of its Silvertip property to Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX Venture:SSO). The purchase price is Cdn$1.2 million in cash plus 100,000 common shares of Silver Standard. Imperial retains a Right of First Offer in the event that Silver Standard decides to sell the Silvertip Property in the future.

Silvertip is located in northern British Columbia approximately 85 km (50 miles) southwest of Watson Lake, Yukon Territory.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.


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For further information contact:

Brian Kynoch, Senior Vice President
Imperial Metals Corporation
604.669.8959
or
Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations
Silver Standard Resources Inc.
604.484.8212
 
 

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