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Press Releases

July - December 2007

DECEMBER

December 13, 2007

CGW Initiating Northwest Territories Surveys in Advance of Drilling Program

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKSHEETS - CGWVF) Consolidated Gold Win Ventures announces that the flow-through budget has been approved and that the company has started to contact suppliers in the NWT to initiate Airborne Magnetometer and other geophysical surveys over its claims, in anticipation of being able to commence drilling in the new year.

Kokanee Placer, the company’s consulting contractor, has commenced operational logistics so that it can join Snowfield Development as the only companies with permitting in the promising Drybones Bay Kimberlite area. This program which will consist of airborne and ground geophysical surveying will be commenced in the new year when feasible.

Drilling which will need the formal permit, is anticipated to be initiated prior to the end of the winter drilling season.

The company has gained valuable logistical and technical experience from the drilling programs it has complete in the NWT over the past several years either independently or with Snowfield on its Mud Lake Kimberlite project, the GTEN 16 Claim (where it has now earned its interest) and the Fate Claim in the Slave Craton area.

2008 looks like it will be a banner year for CGW and company President Mr. Abby Farrage would like to take this opportunity to wish all the shareholders a Merry Christmas and a Joyful and bounteous New Year!

William Timmins, P. Eng., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures

CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

We seek safe Harbor

 

December 6, 2007

CGW Announces 5 Million Dollar Private Placement

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) Consolidated Gold Win Ventures wishes to announce a private placement for the sale of up to 50,000,000 units (the "Units") at $0.10 per unit for total proceeds of $5,000,000. 

The Units offered comprise of 30,000,000 flow-through units and 20,000,000 non flow-through units. Each flow-through unit consists of one flow-through common share of the Company and one non flow-through share purchase warrant. Each non flow-through unit consists of one non flow-through common share of the Company and one non flow-through share purchase warrant. Each non flow-through share purchase warrant shall have a two year term for the purchase of one further common share of the Company
at the exercise price of $0.15 per share during the first year and an exercise price of $0.25 per share during the second year. The foregoing exercise term shall be subject to the following acceleration clause: if the shares of the Company trade over $0.30 for a period of 10 consecutive trading days on the TSX Venture Exchange, the share purchase warrants may only be exercised within 30 days and will automatically expire thereafter.
The maximum allowable finders’ fee will be payable, either in cash or shares or a combination of both.

Laurence Stephenson, P. Eng., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures

CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

We seek safe Harbor

 

December 5, 2007

Kimberlite Hunt in NWT; Renewed!

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V) (“Gold Win”) reports that the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB) has recommended, that its Land Use Permit Application referred to them in August of 2005, be granted under fully compliable terms.

The company is quite elated by these developments as it remains the only company in the area that has had new Land Use Permits issued and has now confirmed its experience and persistence in getting Land Use permits in the Drybones Bay area. The company is expecting the Federal minister to endorse the recommendations and the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) will then issue the permit for the program on all of its claim groups in the area.

Several targets on the GSL, the Moose; the FC Claims and the JJ, Cleft and ZZL Claim have many affinities to the main Drybones Bay Kimberlite Magnetic signature. As well several dyke systems are present that pass by the two known diamondiferous kimberlites pipes at Drybones Bay and the diamondiferous kimberlite sill at Mud Lake.

The properties, are located north, west and northeast of New Shoshoni’s two diamondiferous kimberlite pipe discoveries which were drilled in 2003 with a total of 128 diamonds and 142 diamonds recovered from the two initial discovery drill holes (May 7th and June 11th, 2003 News Release – New Shoshoni Ventures) and of Snowfield’s Mud Lake kimberlite discovery which Consolidated Goldwin assisted in drilling last year (2006) with a total recovery of 44 diamond and 12 diamonds (August 16th , 2006 News release – Snowfield and from CGW notes).

The only three discovered kimberlite occurrences are all diamondiferous. With the LUP in limbo for the last three years, only minor exploration drilling has been conducted in the area and mostly with Consolidated Gold Win’s participation. Just as with the Victoria Mine interest the company has acquired, the participation in drilling in the Drybones’ Bay area has enabled the company a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience for its exploration drilling on its own properties at the Dolly Varden Spring and in the Great Slave Lake area.

With the company’s mix of unique areas of over looked mineral potential, in Nevada and the NWT now restored, the company is confident that it will be able to build significant asset appreciation on its already potential resources.

Drill results are currently being collated and drilling in Nevada is set to resume early in the new year.

Drilling of the NWT Kimberlite area's anomalies is being evaluated to see if sufficient data is available to complete a winter drill program.

Laurence Stephenson, P. Eng., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

We seek safe Harbor

 

December 3, 2007

CGW Contracts SRK Consulting Engineers and Scientists to Design Leach Pad

(VANCOUVER BC; DECEMBER 3, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) Mr. Kamal Alawas, V.P. for US mining operations reports the company has contracted SRK (Elko, Nevada) Engineering division, to design a leach pad with a designed capacity for up to 500,000 tons at the Victoria Mine site.

The leach pad will be used to test stockpiled material recently identified by CGW’s QP’s on site at the Victoria Mine and for future processing of other material.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

We seek safe Harbor

 

NOVEMBER

November 29, 2007

CGW Contracts Enviroscientists Inc. For Leach Pad and Drill Permitting at Victoria Mine Site

(VANCOUVER BC; NOVEMBER 29, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) Mr. Kamal Alawas V.P. for US mining operations reports the company has contracted Enviroscientists Inc. (Reno) to permit a planned leach pad test sample for up to 500,000 tons of material at the Victoria Mine site.

Enviroscientists is also applying for drill permits on the property. The planned drill holes will target the main zone that Anaconda outlined on the west side of the breccia pipe and will also be continuing to depth to investigate the overall mineralization of the breccia pipe and the surrounding flat lying limestone host rock. Several drill pads on the patented ground have been prepared.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

We seek safe Harbor

 

November 27, 2007

Tunneling Consultant and Independent QP Observe Ore Stockpiles and Additional Mineralization at Victoria Mine Site

(VANCOUVER BC; NOVEMBER 27, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) has completed a site visit at the Victoria Mine with both the company’s Qualified Person, William Timmins and Mine Tunnelling Consultant Tom O’Conner.

The purpose of this visit was to independently observe the oxide ore that was stockpiled by Anaconda Mining during their 1970’s mining operation and to evaluate the condition of the decline that had been utilized during that mining period.

During the visit the QP was able to observe the placement of backhoe pits in the mineralized oxide rock pile and to advise the company on any additional sites required to delineate the size of the pile.

As well, he was able to access the decline and observe not only the exposed breccia mineralization that made up Anaconda’s mill feed, but also numerous “replacement” limestone layers in the decline that were not considered economic in the 1970’s.
These observations were first noted in earlier Anaconda documentation and represent an entirely new area for exploration given the current mineral prices.

Mr. Timmins was also able to observe a second stock pile of mineralization that was hauled out from the extraction drifts on the lower levels. This material was not processed due to the closure of the mill in the early 1980’s. Sampling and measuring of the stock pile was undertaken.

The Mine Tunnel consultant was able to access the decline, several air raises and extraction drifts in the mined out portions of the mine. His initial observations suggest that no significant problems are present to re-condition the main haul-ways and raises. He is currently preparing an initial estimate of the costs involved.

These operations will continue in parallel with CGW’s funding of its option to acquire 10% of the Victoria Mine as previously announced and to classify the historical resource estimate of 1.5 million tons grading 2.39% copper and 0.59 ounces per ton silver in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

The company has not yet completed the work necessary to independently verify the classification of the mineral resource estimates contained herein and is not treating those mineral resource estimates as National Instrument 43-101 defined resources verified by a qualified person. As such, the historical estimates contained in this release should not be relied upon. The properties will require considerable further evaluation which the company's management and consultants are now engaged in.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

 

November 14, 2007

CGW and Kokanee Placer Discover Additional Oxide Ore Stockpiled at Victoria Mine Site

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) is pleased to report that a previously stockpiled quantity of oxide ore has been located at the Victoria Mine site. The ore was stock piled by Anaconda Mining during their 1970’s mining operation at the Victoria Mine, in Elko County, Nevada.

Please note: the following reports, estimates, grades and or reserve calculations contained herein are not compliant with National Instrument 43-101 and therefore should not be relied upon.

The stock piled ore has been identified in a report by Anaconda’s Geologist at the time, Jerome H. Kaczmarowski, which stated that an indicated 60,000+ tons of 0.94% soluble copper and 30,000 tons of 0.34% soluble copper were stock piled.

Kokanee Placer (USA) Ltd. in a recent field trip to the mine identified the presence of the oxide mineralization both in place and where Anaconda had moved it. Subsequently, Kokanee has taken 46 samples from the previously mined stockpiled material and 161 samples from the benches of the insitu mineralization to determine approximate copper grades the results of which will be released when available.

The new samples taken to date and subsequent work that is planned will assist in determining the reliability of the non-compliant estimates contained herein.

CGW has agreed to fund the test mining operation including the permitting of the test. After recovery of its set-up and operating costs, CGW will receive 50% of the profits realized from the leach testing of the mineralized insitu open pit bench and stockpiled ores.

From the same report and a subsequent estimate from Hecla Mining which included a hand written below surface “reserve” calculation and mining schedule dated March 10th, 1983, a total tonnage of 1,209, 224 tons grading 2.38% copper were listed as proven and 148,383 tons grading 2.51 % were listed as probable. This reflects the “ore” outlined from the 6786 elevation level to the partially mined out 7071 – 7107 elevation level stope.

The historical “ore reserves” were reported as fan drilled above the 7101-7143 level but depended on drill results and development drift work on the next developed levels (down to the 6963 elevation) and were wholly dependent on drilling to the 6786 elevation level.

Additionally, drilling data indicates that mineralization continues to the 6200 foot elevation but is not classified as any type of resource.

It was the conclusion of Mr. Kaczmarowski in the report cited above, that quote, “Victoria ore projections have been very accurate. All levels have proved to contain more available tons than projected and slightly better overall grade than expected.”

Kokanee has made arrangements with SGS Lakefield’s Laboratories to conduct bottle roll and column leach tests using the SXEW (Solvent Extraction Electro Winning) process to test the recoverability of the copper in the mineralization. Following the successful outcome of this test, a bulk test sample is planned with a designed capacity for up to 500,000 tons.

Since the operations will be developed on the patented ground and will be a test mining situation, it is anticipated that the permitting and leach tests will be in time for a spring 2008 start-up.

This operation will continue in parallel with CGW’s funding of its option to acquire 10% of the Victoria Mine as previously announced and to classify the historical resource estimate of 1.5 million tons grading 2.39% copper and 0.59 ounces per ton silver in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

The company has not yet completed the work necessary to independently verify the classification of the mineral resource estimates contained herein and is not treating those mineral resource estimates as National Instrument 43-101 defined resources verified by a qualified person. As such, the historical estimates contained in this release should not be relied upon. The properties will require considerable further evaluation which the company's management and consultants intend to carry out in due course.

Although the historic resource estimates contained herein are not NI43-101 compliant and should not be relied upon, CGW and Kokanee Placer consider the estimates to be relevant, based on the amount and quality of historic work completed in the 1970’s by Anaconda and which formed the basis of them building a 1000 ton per day mill and operating as a mine from 1975 through 1978; by Day Mining who purchased the property in 1980 and operated it from 1980 through 1981; and by Hecla Mining who acquired Day Mining and reviewed and proposed continuing mining from 1984 through 1988.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

KCrew Communications: 604-678-8101 or Toll Free: 1-866-465-3616
Or
Shareholder Relations: 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage: 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7


We seek safe Harbor

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

CGW and Kokanee Placer To Share Test Leach Profits at Victoria Mine

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) reports that it has entered into an agreement with Kokanee Placer (USA) Ltd. to test leach the remaining insitu oxide ore in benches at the old open pit at the Victoria Mine, in Elko County, Nevada.

CGW has agreed to fund the test mining operation and will receive 50% of the profits after recovery of its set-up and operating costs.

Kokanee has made arrangements with SGS Lakefield’s Laboratories to conduct bottle roll and column leach tests using the SXEW (Solvent Extraction Electro Winning) process to test the recoverability of the copper in the mineralization.

Following the successful outcome of this test, a bulk test sample is planned with a designed capacity for up to 500,000 tons.

Since the operations will be developed on the patented ground and will be a test mining situation, a spring 2008 start-up is anticipated.

This operation will continue in parallel with CGW’s funding of its option to acquire 10% of the Victoria Mine and to classify the historical below surface resource estimate of 1.5 million tons grading 2.39% copper and 0.59 ounces per ton silver in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

The company has not yet completed the work necessary to independently verify the classification of the mineral resource estimates contained herein and is not treating those mineral resource estimates as National Instrument 43-101 defined resources verified by a qualified person. As such, the historical estimates contained in this release should not be relied upon.

CGW is also pleased to announce that Kcrew Communications Inc. has been retained to provide investor relations services for the company commencing immediately.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Copper Gold claims and the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7


We seek safe Harbor

 

November 06, 2007

Cons Gold Win agreement for Nevada properties

2007-11-06 17:44 ET - Property Agreement

The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for expedited filing documentation pertaining to an option agreement dated for reference Sept. 14, 2007, between Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Ltd. and Kokanee Placer Ltd. (Laurie Stephenson), pursuant to which Consolidated Gold Win may acquire a 51-per-cent interest in the MinQuest claims and Cardigan-West claims located in Elko county, Nevada. Total consideration consists of $150,000 in cash payments, three million shares of the company and $850,000 (U.S.) in work expenditures.

Date Cash Shares Work expenditures
Exchange approval $125,000 1,500,000  
Dec. 1, 2007 $ 25,000   500,000 $100,000 (U.S.)
Dec. 1, 2008   1,000,000 $250,000 (U.S.)
Dec. 1, 2009     $500,000 (U.S.)

 

OCTOBER

October 26, 2007

CGW President Completes Final 3 Tranches of One Million Dollar Financing At 15 Cents Per Share

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) reports that contrary to the announcement made on Aug 28, 2007, Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, Souhail Abi-Farrage has now completed the final three tranches at 15 cents per share for a total of $375,000.

Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for two years from the date of issuance at the exercise price of 15 cents per common share.
Under the agreement originally announced on Dec 14, 2006, Mr. Farrage had agreed to subscribe to eight bimonthly tranches of $125,000 each, commencing Dec. 15, 2006.
Mr. Farrage has personally contributed $1,000,000 (CDN) for exploration activities currently in progress by the company.
The funds from these last three tranches totaling $375,000 are dedicated for ongoing exploration and for the Phase 2 Drill Program at the company’s Dolly Varden Claims.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims and further interests in the Victoria Copper Mine, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7


We seek safe Harbor

 

October 22, 2007

Phase One Drilling Intersects New Zone - Assays Suggest Close Affinity to Victoria Mine Geology

(VANCOUVER BC; October 22, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, OTCBB - CGWVF) reports on its drilling program around the discovery hole at its Dolly Varden Claims, in Elko County, Nevada, and on its review of the Victoria Mine similarities and the implications for continued exploration on the Dolly Varden Property.

The similarities reviewed were found to exhibit properties consistent with the copper breccia skarn type deposit found at the Victoria Mine which shares a very close affinity with the geological setting at the Dolly Varden Property.
CGW is very appreciative to have access to information on the old Victoria Mine and particularly with the insights it has revealed for the current and future exploration drilling programs.

Three main points have been illustrated from exploration work so far including; 1) the presence of garnets and similar alteration found associated with the mineralization mined by Anaconda, 2) the radiometric similarity associated with the Victoria Mine extends from the current area of CGW’s drilling to the east northeast (as indicated by the drilling reported below), 3) the similar initial sporadic mineral discovery of the Victoria Mine mineralization which ultimately lead to the development of the larger and deeper mined zones of mineralization.

This last factor of increasing mineralization at depth is also being indicated at the Dolly Varden Claims. More similarities are being suggested including the presence of a wide pyritic zone and porphyritic dykes at both the Victoria Mine and the Dolly Varden Property, that remain to be fully investigated.

A total of five holes were drilled from the two permitted set ups to establish a directional strike of the mineralization intersected in DV-06-03. Two holes DV 07 –12 and 13 were set to bracket DV –06-03 to the north and south while the other three holes set on the second permitted drill site were set further to the east to test the area under the trenches (DV-07-14 and 15) and projected extension of the mineralization in DV-06-03 (DV07-16).


DV-07-16 (-70º at azimuth 212º) intersected the east northeast extension of the mineralization:
From 417.0 to 437.0 0.20% copper and 4.6 grams per tonne silver (0.13 ounces per ton) within a zone from 417.0 to 446.5 grading 0.14% copper and 3.1 grams per tonne silver (0.09 ounces per ton)

The fact that the values in the hole that would be above this intersection (DV-07-13) are lower and the values of the deeper intersection in DV-06-03 are higher confirms that there is more mineralization at depth.

This hole intersected an upper zone that had not been seen before with low values of copper gold and silver. Given that the mineralization is increasing with depth and to the east-northeast could represent the top of the auriferous zone found in the trench above this intersection.

Both DV-07-12 and 13 had small zones of copper and other base metal mineralization and generally elevated molybdenum values

 
From
To
Width
Copper
Silver
Zinc
Molybdenum
DV –07-12
22.5
23.5
0.1
0.12%
-
-
-
 
148.8
157.0
8.2
0.05%
0.5 g/t
 
308.0
313.0
5.0
-
-
-
.04%
 
457.0
459.0
2.0
0.03%
3 g/t
-
-
 
618.0
619.0
1.0
0.55%
1 g/t
-
-
 
DV-07-13
472.5
473.5
1.0
0.21%
1.5 g/t
-
-

These zones are not reflected in any surface showing further reinforcing the implication that mineralization increases with depth.

Drill holes DV-07-14 drilled at –45º on azimuth 122º was terminated in a fault zone before reaching its targeted depth. This fault zone is projected to be the same one that was intersected in DV-06-04. Again some small zones were intersected that are not seen at surface.

 
From
To
Width
Copper
Silver
Zinc
Molybdenum
DV –07-14
88.0
90.0
2.0
0.10%
-
-
-
  179.0 181.0 2.0 0.08% 0.5 g/t 0.15% -

Drill hole DV-07-15 drilled at -60º on the same azimuth intersected what appears to be an unrelated new zone of mineralization:

From 587.0 to 593.0 0.17% copper and 1.7 grams per tonne silver
From 593.0 to 599.0 - assays pending
From 599.0 to 600.5 - 0.45% copper and 2.8 grams per tonne silver

Again with no visible expression of mineralization at surface the suggestion of increasing mineralization at depth is reinforced.

With the amount of mineralization and alteration intersected in all the drilling to date and with two significant mineralized intersections in 2 holes (DV-06-03 and DV-07-16), this the first drilling ever completed on the property, the company is expecting to be able expand on these mineralized zones as it continues to drill at depth.

The company also announces that Michael Pound, who has diligently handled investor relations, has taken up further opportunities and is no longer affiliated with the company. We thank him for his efforts and wish him well on his new ventures.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
Or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
Suite 1016 – 470 Granville St.,
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1V5


We seek safe Harbor

 

SEPTEMBER

September 28, 2007

CGW Options 51% Interest in Additional Dolly Varden Claims

(VANCOUVER BC; Sept 28, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc. (the “Company”) wishes to announce that the Company has entered into an Option to Purchase Agreement with Kokanee Placer Ltd. (“Kokanee”) dated for reference September 14th, 2007. This option is to purchase a 51% interest of the right, title and interest in and to certain recorded mineral claims forming part of the MinQuest Claims and Cardigan-West Claims located in the Dolly Varden area, Elko County, Nevada.

These newly optioned claims are in addition to the optioned claims the Company already owns in the Dolly Varden area.

To exercise the option, the Company will pay Kokanee $150,000 and 3,000,000 common shares and complete $850,000 exploration on or before Dec 1 2009 of which $125,000 and 1,500,000 shares will be paid on or before the approval from TSX Venture Exchange and another $25,000 and 500,000 common shares on or before December 1st, 2007.


About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
5623 – 145 A Street,
Surrey, BC
V3S 8E3

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NEITHER APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE CONTENTS HEREIN.

 

September 17, 2007

CGW Acquires Interest in Victoria Mine

(VANCOUVER BC; Sept 17, 2007) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) reports that it has acquired an option to earn, from Kokanee Placer Ltd. (“KokPlc”), a private company, a 10% interest in the Victoria Mine to the east of its Dolly Varden Claims, in Elko County, Nevada.

This option to acquire an interest from KokPlc, which has just purchased the former Anaconda Mining Company’s past producing copper mine, will enable CGW, not only to participate in the resource evaluation of the remaining mineralization in the mine that KokPlc has initiated, but given the geological affinities to this known mineralization and the geological environment on CGW’s Dolly Varden Claims, CGW will be able to evaluate the 3-D IP Geophysics and airborne Magnetometer Survey completed over its claims with those results over the old mine.

The ability of the company to be able to test the geological and geophysical data that it has acquired over its claims on an actual mined zone with similar mineralization is a tremendous opportunity that will enable the company to continue the full evaluation of the Dolly Varden claims. Logging and sampling of the last five holes drilled in Phase 1 is being completed in a diligent and thorough way with effort to incorporate the new knowledge being gleaned from the old Victoria Mine.

The 10% interest in the claims were acquired from KokPlc for a total payment of $1,000,000 in cash, issuing 2.5 million shares and completing $1,500,000 of exploration work including 3-D IP and drilling over the next year, subject to regulatory approval. The payments and exploration are staged to be completed over the next year.

William Timmins, P.Eng. a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.


About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
5623 – 145 A Street,
Surrey, BC
V3S 8E3


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September 14, 2007

Halt Trading

Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc. has been halted at the company's request effective 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time on Sept. 14, 2007, pending news.

AUGUST

August 28, 2007

Cons Gold Win to raise $375,000 at eight cents

Mr. Souhail Abi-Farrage reports Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, Souhail Abi-Farrage, will not proceed with the private placement reported in Stockwatch on July 23, 2007. He will participate in a new private placement for gross proceeds of $375,000 where he has agreed to subscribe to 4,687,500 units of the company at eight cents per unit. Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for two years from the date of issuance at the exercise price of 10 cents per common share.

 

JULY

July 25, 2007

CGW PRESIDENT COMPLETES FINAL TRANCHES OF ONE MILLION DOLLAR FINANCING

(VANCOUVER BC;) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) reports that further to the previous announcement made in Stockwatch on Dec. 14, 2006, Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, Souhail Abi-Farrage has now completed the final two tranches at 15 cents per share for a total of $250,000 in a financing where under he has subscribed for a placement of common shares of the company for a total of $1-million.

Under the agreement, Mr. Farrage had agreed to subscribe to eight bimonthly tranches of $125,000 each, commencing Dec. 15, 2006.

Mr. Farrage has now personally contributed $1,000,000 (CDN) for exploration activities currently in progress by the company.
The funds from these last two tranches totaling $250,000 are dedicated for ongoing exploration and for the Phase 2 Drill Program at the company’s Dolly Varden Claims.

Listen to discussion on this and other CGW properties by following link below.

http://www.stockhouse.ca/exec_casts/co_detail.asp?tickerSymbol=V.CGW&edition=Aug2004

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
P.O. Box 48474, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC
V5C 2M7

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July 25, 2007

14 OF 14 HOLES HIT MINERALIZATION IN COPPER GOLD PORPHYRY SYSTEM AT DOLLY VARDEN

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) reports preliminary findings on its expanded drilling program at its Dolly Varden Claims, in Elko County, Nevada.

To re-cap, five areas were permitted based on the initial geophysics, geology and geochemical soil sampling program with drilling starting at the northern most end of the over 3000 foot long 3-D IP anomaly before moving 2500 feet southeast to a geological anomaly (associated with a geochemical soil anomaly and a resistivity high) and then 2000 feet west to a central portion of the 3 D IP anomaly.

The program was designed to test the anomalous IP zone where surface samples revealed high concentrations of copper gold, silver molybdenum and base metal (lead and zinc) mineralization. These results reported in earlier releases and the surface geological mapping suggested a “buried mineralizing intrusive,” the type commonly associated with some of the major mineralized districts in Nevada (Battle Mountain’s copper gold porphyry skarn deposit, at Battle Mountain, Nevada and Quadra’s copper gold skarn deposit at Ely, Nevada) and Utah (Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon copper gold porphyry skarn deposit at Salt Lake City).

The first drill area was selected on the north end of the over 3000 foot long 3-D IP anomaly near the old trenches that returned, in grab samples, with 1145 ppm silver (33.57 ounces per tonne) and 347ppm silver (10.18 ounces per tonne), (2.67% copper; 20.6% lead; 1.49% zinc and 0.154 ppm gold and 9.34% copper; 1.95% lead; 2.21% zinc and 0.116 ppm gold, respectively).

The first drill hole (DV-06-03; -75º azimuth 122º) was reported in January to carry 75 feet grading 0.66% copper and 0.24 ounces per ton silver. Drill hole DV-06-04 (-45º, azimuth 122º) drilled above the zone encountered a wide band of fault gouge and clay with minor copper values: 301.0 – 302.0 (1 foot) .07 % copper (traces of gold and silver) and 320 – 325 (5 feet) .06% copper.

Drill hole DV-06-05 (-90º) intersected a significant amount of sulphides and some massive sulphides over its entire length, which although returning low values possibly confirmed the zone intersected in DV-06-03’s continuation;
566.5 – 653 86.5 feet .05% copper and .4 gm/tonne silver
Including
566.5 – 568.0 1.5 feet 0.51% copper and 0.5 gm/tonne silver
650.0 – 653.0 3.0 feet 0.27% copper and 2.6 gm/tonne silver

The apparent depth of the discovered zones does not conform to the suggested dip in the geology and reflects the structural complexity of the area.

This area was subsequently drilled by holes DV-07-12, 13, 14 and 15 to address the structural complexity that is becoming apparent from the first three holes. Results from these drill holes are pending.

The drill was then moved to the second area of drilling (called Drill area 4) approximately 2500 feet south east where grab samples reported 5.7 & 3.4 ppm silver; 1.32% & 0.535% copper; 129 and 690 ppm molybdenum and 0.193 ppm and 0.134 ppm gold, respectively) in conjunction with a resistivity high is located approximately 2000 feet east of the main IP zone. Without a definitive geophysical anomaly to target an east to west drilling direction to test the subsurface geology under some of the most visible surface mineralized pits was selected.

Both holes encountered scattered mineralization in broken and lost core drilling and assays for only obvious mineralized areas were taken. There seems to be some indication of increase in values with depth (DV-07-07 was drilled under DV 07-06) but also given the information from other areas the drilling could be down dip. Further sampling and evaluation of these holes in this area will be undertaken prior to starting the second phase of drilling in this area. Four additional sites have been permitted to drill from west to east and to also take into account the deep geophysics that suggests the continuation of the deep zone intersected in drill hole (DV-07-11).

DV-07-06 (-45º azimuth 248º) traces of base and precious metals (more assays pending)

DV-07-07 (-60º azimuth 248º) 198.7 – 199.2 0.5 feet 1.14% lead, 2440 ppm zinc and 0.7 ppm silver; 317.0 – 321.0 4.0 feet 0.02% copper and .5 gm/ tonne silver; 370.7 – 372.7 2.0 feet 1.0 gm/ tonne silver

The third area of drilling was located on the main IP anomaly approximately 2000 feet south of the first drill area and 2000 feet west of the second drill area where the IP zone appears to comes to surface, in the vicinity of several mineralized outcrops (Three grab samples returned 2.02 %, copper and 3.9 ppm silver; 0.81% copper 190 ppm Molybdenum and 16.7 ppm silver & 3.65% copper 190 ppm uranium and 1.1 ppm silver were reported from that area).

Four holes were drilled in this area producing the most comprehensive section of subsurface geology to date and intersecting some of the most extensive and varied mineralization and geology, not revealed in the surface geological mapping. The postulated buried intrusive from the surface evidence of extensive wollastonite alteration was confirmed in drill hole DV-07-11 as a granitic porphyry intrusive and massive sulphides similar to replacement type deposits were discovered in drill hole DV-07-09.

Although sulphide mineralization occurs throughout the cores only a few areas showed significant values but it should be noted that these areas reflect a significant increase in sulphide mineralization than is visible on surface.
The Drill hole DV-07-11 intersection of approximately 700 feet of “granitic” intrusive with 2-4% sulphides, in a region where metaliferrous intrusives are related to large mineralizing events and the presence of elevated to significant values in base and precious metals requires detailed and extensive additional exploration.


DV-07-08 (-45º azimuth 082º)
286.0 – 288.0 2.0 feet 0.29% copper and 0.3 gm/tonne silver
288.0 – 291.3 3.3 feet no assays
291.3 – 291.6 0.3 feet 0.89% copper and 0.2 gm/tonne silver
297.5 – 300.0 2.5 feet 2.9 gm/tonne silver (.04% lead)
465.3 – 467.3 2.0 feet 3.8 gm/tonne silver
621.0 - 626.0 5.0 feet 0.34% zinc and 0.4 gm/tonne silver

DV-07-09 (-90º)
603.0 -701.5 98.5 feet elevated copper and gold values
Including
625.0-630.0 5.0 feet 0.259 gm/tonne gold and 0.112% copper
(625-627 assayed 0.595 gm/tonne gold)
678.0 – 682.0 4.0 feet 0.171 gm/tonne gold
(Within a 12 foot zone of 0.084 gm/tonne gold)

DV-07-10 (-45º azimuth 252º)
Drilled west into barren limestone – minor values of copper and some elevated gold values, as expected, spotty.

DV-07-11 (-65º azimuth 082º)
825.0 – 861.0 36 feet elevated gold and silver values
1149.0- 1249.0 100 feet elevated gold copper and silver values
1288.0 –1320.0 32 feet elevated gold and silver values
1339.0 - 1385.0 46 feet elevated gold silver and copper values
Including
1362.0 – 1364.0 2.0 feet 0.066 gm/t gold; 1.4 gm/t silver & 0.056% copper
1385.0 – 1441.0 56 feet elevated gold and silver values
1441.0 – 1545.0 104 feet elevated gold silver and some copper values
Including
1518.0 – 1522.0 4.0 feet 0.053 gm/t gold; 1.5 gm/t silver 0.204% copper

Upon completion of the deep hole (DV-07-11) at Drill area 2, drilling back at the first area was undertaken to utilize the existing permitted drill sites to further delineate the mineralization discovered in DV-06-03.
Not only was the area of the main high grade zone intersected again (DV-07-16) but a granitic porphyry dyke was encountered in DV-07-15 which appears to be similar to the porphyry intersected in the deep hole (DV 07-11) extending the known presence of that mineralizing body for over 600 metres (2,000 feet).

There was no previous indication apart from the extensive alteration of the overlying limestones that this intrusive body extends this far north.

The company’s Phase I Drill Program has proven that gold, copper and base metal mineralization in several widely spaced drill holes, in an area that heretofore had no indication of the scope of the mineralization (sulphides were encountered in 14 of 14 holes drilled in various amounts). When the exploration parameters of senior mining company’s with major discoveries in the area are considered, the company is very encouraged by the results of its Phase I exploration program to date.
It is important to note that, Kennecott Mining Company’s exploration drilling program at Bingham Canyon to the east and at the Robinson Mine to the south led their exploration team to conclude that a 1 in 10 drill intersection of mineralization was to be expected in the initial exploration phase of their discoveries, due to the variability in the mineralized zones. CGW continues to develop the property’s potential.

The integration of the geological and mineralized information with the geophysical data is continuing and prior to commencement of the Phase II Drill Program the company plans to develop a detailed model of this significant discovery.

The company President Mr. A. Farrage has completed his final two tranches (seventh and eighth) to continue the funding of the ongoing exploration.

Assays for the last five holes of Phase 1 Drill Program are still pending.


YETI COPPER/GOLD PROPERTY UPDATE

The company’s consultant, Kokanee Placer Ltd., has initiated and completed the re-issuing of the permitting process for the drilling to commence on its Northern BC Yeti property. Mobilization to the site of the advance crews has commenced and the drill pads will be established in conjunction with the four area targets during in the first week of August. Some fresh exposures of the veins and mineralization in the volcanics are to be anticipated during this phase of the project.

The Yeti property is a high-grade gold copper vein system that is in similar rock types to the Stikine area gold deposits including the Galore Creek deposit to the south.

Laurence Stephenson, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

William Timmins, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

Listen to this and other CGW properties by following link below.

http://www.stockhouse.ca/exec_casts/co_detail.asp?tickerSymbol=V.CGW&edition=Aug2004

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
Suite 1016 – 470 Granville St.,
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1V5

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July 23, 2007

CGW PRESIDENT COMPLETES 6TH TRANCHE OF ONE MILLION DOLLAR FINANCING

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) reports that further to the previous announcement made in Stockwatch on Dec. 14, 2006, Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, Souhail Abi-Farrage has now completed the sixth tranche at 15 cents per share for a total of $125,000 in a financing where under he has subscribed for a placement of common shares of the company for a total of $1-million.

Under the agreement, Mr. Farrage has agreed to subscribe to eight bimonthly tranches of $125,000 each, commencing Dec. 15, 2006.

Mr. Farrage has now personally contributed approximately $750,000 (CDN) for exploration activities currently in progress by the company.

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
Suite 1016 – 470 Granville St.,
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1V5

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July 23, 2007

SNOW GONE - DRILL PROGRAM AT YETI READY TO START

(VANCOUVER BC) CONSOLIDATED GOLD WIN VENTURES INC. (CGW TSX-V, FRANKFURT - OUH, PINKS - CGWVF) Mr Abby Farrage reports that the company has been informed that the high areas of the coast mountains of Northern BC are now clear of snow after the recent heat wave. The company’s consultant, Kokanee Placer Ltd., has initiated and completed the re-issuing of the permitting process for the drilling to commence.

Mobilization to the site of the advance crews is expected to commence by months end, with the moving of the wood cribbing, already prepared, to the site. The drill pads will be established in conjunction with the four area targets already selected by the blaster/drill pad builder (ISE Blasting Ltd.) and the company consultant during a property visit in the first week of August.

This will provide the company with some fresh exposures of the veins and mineralization in the volcanics.

The Yeti property is a high-grade gold copper vein system that is in similar rock types to the Stikine area gold deposits.

The company President Mr. A. Farrage has taken down his sixth tranche (of eight) to continue the funding of this exploration program.

Laurence Stephenson, P.Eng, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the contents of this News Release.

Listen to discussion on this and other CGW properties by following link below.

http://www.stockhouse.ca/exec_casts/co_detail.asp?tickerSymbol=V.CGW&edition=Aug2004

About Consolidated Gold Win Ventures
CGW is a progressive and rapidly advancing junior exploration company with interests in Nevada – South Dolly Varden Gold Copper claims, British Columbia – Yeti Gold claims, North West Territories – Drybones Diamond properties, Quebec – Raglan Platinum Group Metal claims.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Shareholder Relations @ 778-994-6453
or
Abby Farrage @ 604-671-4718

Email: moreinfo@v-cgw.com

Souhail ‘Abby’ Abi-Farrage - President and Director
Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc.
Suite 1016 – 470 Granville St.,
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1V5

We seek safe Harbor

 

 

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