July 18, 2007
Raymond, Alberta - American Creek Resources Ltd. (the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: AMK) is pleased to provide an update for the 2007 Electrum Project exploration program that commenced in early June. The program is ahead of schedule despite extreme snow depths in the Stewart area this year. An aggregate of 8,700 meters of NQ and BQ diamond drilling in 31 holes has been completed to date. Drilling is ongoing with two drills currently working on the property.
Drill core logging, splitting and sampling is ongoing at American Creek’s facility in Stewart, British Columbia. The core samples are processed and are then delivered to Eco Tech Laboratory’s sample preparation facility in Stewart. Assay samples are then shipped to Eco Tech’s main facility in Kamloops for assay.
The Electrum Project is located in the “Golden Triangle” approximately 45km north of Stewart, British Columbia, near past operating mines including the Riverside, Scotty Gold, Granduc, and Silbak-Premier. The Electrum encompasses the historic East Gold mine. Barrick’s world-class Eskay Creek mine is located approximately 50km north of the project. The property is road accessible and is only 45km from concentrate shipping port facilities located in Stewart.
Mac Millard, P. Geo. of Pinto Butte Geological Ltd. is the “Qualified Person” for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and verified the contents of this news release.
The Board of Directors also advises that William Butler resigned from the Board effective June 30th 2007, stating health reasons. Members of the Board express their appreciation and wish him all the best.
American Creek Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold and silver deposits. The Corporation has several projects within the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
For further information please contact: Darren R. Blaney, Chief Operating Officer, Tel: (403) 752-4040; Fax: (403) 752-4020 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Information relating to the Corporation is available on its website at www.americancreek.com.
Certain information contained in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements regarding the Corporation’s mineral properties. Forward looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate" or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable opinions and estimates of management of American Creek and are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drill results and other geological data, fluctuating commodity prices, unforeseen permitting requirements, changes in environmental laws or regulations, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, weather conditions, the availability of contractors for equipment and services, the availability of future financing and general business and economic conditions. Such statements are also based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including assumptions about general business and economic conditions being accurate, the timing and receipt of regulatory approvals for projects and operations, the availability of financing, the ability to secure equipment and labour, and American Creek’s ongoing relationship with third parties. The foregoing factors, risks and assumptions are not exhaustive. Events or circumstances could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are as of the date they are made and American Creek disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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