Takara Resources Inc.: Update-South African Coal Applications and Other Projects

Takara Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: TKK) ("Takara") announces that it has been actively addressing the criteria required by the South African Department of Minerals and Energy, in order to obtain prospecting rights on 5 projects prospective for coal, all of which are located in a region that is active in coal exploration and production.

Over the summer, Takara has, together with its South African partner, undertaken the completion of environmental management plans, consultations with affected third parties, and has taken steps for the posting of reclamation guarantees. The company will continue to provide updates as other matters transpire in respect of these applications.

Published: 17 September 2008
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West Hawk Reports Initial Coal Intercepts at Groundhog

West Hawk Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:WHD)(FRANKFURT:H5N) ("the Company") is pleased to announce the completion of 5 of the 10 permitted exploration drill holes from the current drilling program underway at the 8,897 hectare Groundhog property in northern British Columbia.

Drill-holes 1 through 5 have been drilled to approximate depths ranging from 200 to 300 meters. Drill cores have been measured indicating coal seams ranging from 1 to 8 meters in thickness. The exploration drilling program is concentrated in a 5 km2 quadrant area, where an initial mine plan is focused. Drill cores are being logged and core samples are being managed by the project's geology team.

Published: 16 September 2008
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