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Press Release Source: Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc.

Northwestern applies for two uranium concessions in West Africa
Thursday June 2, 8:30 am ET

TORONTO, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: NWT - News; OTCBB: NWTMF - News) is pleased to announce that it has filed applications for two prospective uranium exploration concessions in the democratic West African country of Niger, the world's third largest uranium producer. The concessions applied for total 4,000 square kilometers (988,000 acres) and were selected for their favorable geology, exploration potential and strategic location - within the same strategraphy to two operating uranium mines which together yield almost 10% of worldwide production.
Northwestern is now awaiting approval of the concession applications pending the final review and acceptance by the Government of Niger. Formal approval of the applications are subject to the discretion of the regulatory authorities in the Republic of Niger, and there is no guarantee that the applications will be granted. Further details of the concessions will be provided if, as and when they are received.

Niger ranks third in the world for uranium production, and is fourth in terms of reserves. With cumulative output to date of approximately 100,000 metric tonnes, Niger is one of the world's most important sources of uranium. Through the use of modern exploration techniques, the country offers significant potential for new discoveries given its favorable geology.

World Uranium Business

Fueling nuclear power plants to generate electricity is the most significant commercial use for uranium. Currently, uranium provides 16% of the world's electricity via 440 nuclear reactors operating in 31 countries. Annual uranium demand is 66,000 tonnes, with mining fulfilling only 55% of that need. An additional 30% comes from stockpiles, which are not being replenished due to current production shortfalls, and the remaining 15% is salvaged from recycled weapons, a non-renewable resource.

Uranium demand is expected to increase in the coming years as new reactors are built and brought online in developing nations such as China, which plans to build 27 nuclear plants, India with a planned 31 new reactors, and Russia with intentions for an additional 25 reactors. With a current worldwide production shortfall of more than 300 million pounds, demand for uranium is expected to be 11% higher than supply over the next decade.

"The expected future economics of uranium are what has drawn Northwestern's attention to these promising prospects and to continue our search for additional possibilities worldwide," said Kabir Ahmed, President and CEO of Northwestern.

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN:

Northwestern Mineral Ventures (www.northwestmineral.com) is an emerging international exploration company with an experienced management team. The company is focused on properties with potential uranium and iron-oxide copper-gold targets and currently has interests in Mexico's Durango and Sinaloa provinces and Canada's Northwest Territories. Northwestern is listed on the NASD Bulletin Board under the symbol "NWTMF" and the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "NWT."

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept

responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

This news release includes certain "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various degrees of risk. The following are important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty of access to additional capital.

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Source: Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc.

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nrj TBB Goldmember Registriert seit: Dec 2004 Beiträge: 641	oder nach denen hier :) Press Release Source: Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc. Northwestern applies for two uranium concessions in West Africa Thursday June 2, 8:30 am ET TORONTO, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: NWT - News; OTCBB: NWTMF - News) is pleased to announce that it has filed applications for two prospective uranium exploration concessions in the democratic West African country of Niger, the world's third largest uranium producer. The concessions applied for total 4,000 square kilometers (988,000 acres) and were selected for their favorable geology, exploration potential and strategic location - within the same strategraphy to two operating uranium mines which together yield almost 10% of worldwide production. Northwestern is now awaiting approval of the concession applications pending the final review and acceptance by the Government of Niger. Formal approval of the applications are subject to the discretion of the regulatory authorities in the Republic of Niger, and there is no guarantee that the applications will be granted. Further details of the concessions will be provided if, as and when they are received. Niger ranks third in the world for uranium production, and is fourth in terms of reserves. With cumulative output to date of approximately 100,000 metric tonnes, Niger is one of the world's most important sources of uranium. Through the use of modern exploration techniques, the country offers significant potential for new discoveries given its favorable geology. World Uranium Business Fueling nuclear power plants to generate electricity is the most significant commercial use for uranium. Currently, uranium provides 16% of the world's electricity via 440 nuclear reactors operating in 31 countries. Annual uranium demand is 66,000 tonnes, with mining fulfilling only 55% of that need. An additional 30% comes from stockpiles, which are not being replenished due to current production shortfalls, and the remaining 15% is salvaged from recycled weapons, a non-renewable resource. Uranium demand is expected to increase in the coming years as new reactors are built and brought online in developing nations such as China, which plans to build 27 nuclear plants, India with a planned 31 new reactors, and Russia with intentions for an additional 25 reactors. With a current worldwide production shortfall of more than 300 million pounds, demand for uranium is expected to be 11% higher than supply over the next decade. "The expected future economics of uranium are what has drawn Northwestern's attention to these promising prospects and to continue our search for additional possibilities worldwide," said Kabir Ahmed, President and CEO of Northwestern. ABOUT NORTHWESTERN: Northwestern Mineral Ventures (www.northwestmineral.com) is an emerging international exploration company with an experienced management team. The company is focused on properties with potential uranium and iron-oxide copper-gold targets and currently has interests in Mexico's Durango and Sinaloa provinces and Canada's Northwest Territories. Northwestern is listed on the NASD Bulletin Board under the symbol "NWTMF" and the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "NWT." The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. This news release includes certain "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various degrees of risk. The following are important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty of access to additional capital. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Northwestern Mineral Ventures Inc.