enviro approval decision 2nd feb nc, page-2

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http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20080125/pdf/3173f509j10ktr.pdf

RELEASE DATE FOR MINISTERIAL DECISION ON ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL TOUQUOY GOLD PROJECT, NOVA SCOTIA

Atlantic Gold (ATV) has been notified by the Nova Scotia Department of
Environment and Labour that the decision by the Minister of Environment and
Labour in relation to Environmental Assessment approval of the Touquoy Gold
Project, following ATV’s submission of a Focus Report in mid-November and
Environmental Assessment Registration in March 2007, is to be expected on
1 February (Halifax time) which will be Saturday 2 February AEST.

The outcome will be released to the ASX pre-opening on Monday 4 February.