VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 25, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (
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The GORR pertains to all commodities except coal.
In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Company has paid $20,000 and issued 100,000 shares to the vendors. The Shares are subject to Exchange and Multilateral Instrument 45-102 hold periods expiring on October 26, 2008.
John S. Brock, President
SOURCE: Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.