Abacus Mining and Exploration Corp. (the "Company") announces it has granted director and employee incentive stock options to purchase up to 1,800,000 shares at a price of $0.90 for a period of five years.

The foregoing is subject to regulatory acceptance.


On Behalf of the Board, 
ABACUS MINING & EXPLORATION CORPORATION 

"Doug Fulcher"

Doug Fulcher, President 


Contact:
Abacus Mining and Exploration Corp.
Doug Fulcher or Paddy Nicol
(604) 682-0301
Fax: (604) 682-0307
info@amemining.com
www.amemining.com


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