Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd fka ANO.U

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[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd.: Rio Tinto Assumes Management of Tunceli Project

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - March 20, 2006) -

After spending over US$3million, Rio Tinto assumes management of the Tunceli Joint Exploration Area, including the Cevizlidere porphyry copper prospect (Kizilviran). US$1 million budgeted for mapping and drilling in 2006.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ('Anatolia') (TSX:ANO) is pleased to announce Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Ltd. ('Rio Tinto') has elected to assume management of the Tunceli Joint Exploration Area after spending more than $3 million there, per our Strategic Alliance Agreement. We believe Rio Tinto's direct involvement could accelerate programmatic exploration of the area to a decision point.

Initial focus will be on the Cevizlidere 'Walnut Creek' area (formerly Kizilviran), aimed at extending a large area of porphyry mineralization, including a +1,500-meter long, 250-450 meter wide area of chalcocite enrichment. Preliminary plans call for a program of detailed geologic mapping, geochemical surveys and geophysics this summer, to be followed by additional drilling. An attempted drilling campaign this winter was frustrated by an extended period of extraordinarily severe winter weather and deep snow.

Richard Moores, Anatolia's President said: "We believe Rio Tinto's 'hands-on' approach to this exciting copper porphyry province is a favorable sign, indicating a strong interest in advancing this project to an early decision point. Initial focus will be on extending mineralization previously announced at Cevizlidere, particularly of the 1.5 to 2 kilometer extension of the ridge subject to chalcocite enrichment. We will also follow-up the copper porphyry area partially tested at Sin and, hopefully, undertake initial exploration and characterization of the 30-40% of Tunceli as yet under explored."

Anatolia has been exploring in Turkey since 1996. In January 2004, Anatolia obtained 100% interest in the 5.4-million ounce gold resource at Copler (of which 3.8 million ounces are measured and indicated). Anatolia aims to reach a production decision for the shallow, leachable, 1.8 million ounces of measured and indicated oxide resources at Copler by mid-2006. The Company controls approximately 1.0 million hectares within Turkey, including four properties currently under joint exploration with Rio Tinto and five additional properties under joint venture with others.

Anatolia currently has 58.2 million common shares issued and outstanding, 70.1 million fully diluted.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in respect of various matters including upcoming work programs and events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Anatolia disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, and ALS-Chemex, Vancouver, BC, Canada, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen by Anatolia, whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities regulations.

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia's World Class Turkish Mine Has a Lot More Growing to Do

http://www.resourceinvestor.com/pebble.asp?relid=17716

By David J. DesLauriers

08 Mar 2006 at 06:14 PM EST


TORONTO (ResourceInvestor.com) -- When your correspondent visited the Anatolia [TSX:ANO] booth at PDAC yesterday, three or four Rio Tinto [NYSE:RTP; LSE:RIO] guys were crowded around company President Richard Moores as if he were a celebrity – which with his track record of discovery, he certainly is.

We first wrote up Anatolia in July of last year at C$1.36 per share and entitled the article “The Next Eldorado Gold at a Tenth the Price?”. Then, in late September 2005, at the Denver Gold Forum, we updated the story: “Anatolia: Fodder for the Eldorado Mill?”.




In the first instance, we wrote, “All indications are that Copler is in the same league as Eldorado’s Kisladag gold project readying for production in Western Turkey, but higher grade. This is not presently reflected in the company’s valuation.” And concluded “As a new resource estimate and a feasibility study firm up valuations even the myopic will be hard pressed to not see Anatolia as a serious value proposition. At that point, ANO shares may be in for a sizeable upward revaluation.”

Then in September, we highlighted four reasons why Anatolia was still cheap, concluding: “In the final analysis, ANO appears cheap at these levels for four reasons:”

“Further exploration potential at Copler is not currently being valued.”
“The company’s oxide ounces and total ounces are not being fully valued.”
“The potential for a home run with Rio Tinto is not being valued whatsoever.”
“Upcoming milestones should change this, and ANO is part of a small group of late stage developers that has all of the necessary attributes, which growth hungry mid-tiers are looking for.”
The Ongoing Reality

We now believe that Anatolia is too big for Eldorado. Indeed, it is rapidly becoming apparent that Copler is going to be the largest gold mine in Turkey by a significant margin. Copler looks as though it could hold more than 10 million ounces of gold! The resource will continue to grow over time as exploration continues and new targets are tested, but that is where we are going.

For that reason, it is becoming quite obvious that despite the recent run-up, Anatolia at C$3.15 is still cheap, and is in the crosshairs of the majors, including Kinross [TSX:K; NYSE:KGC] who already have a piece of the company. This is because, even if production starts at 150,000 ounces per annum possible in early 2008, three years down the road, the company could literally boost that number to 300,000-500,000 ounces of annual gold production – and still have a 20 year mine life!

Catalysts

In early April, Anatolia shareholders will get the results of a bankable feasibility on Copler and a scoping study on the Copler sulphides. These numbers will allow analysts to get a clear picture of the mine’s potential profitability and management is going to be aggressive in turning this deposit into a producing mine.

Financing

Anatolia’s principals are committed to keeping dilution to an absolute minimum (they have $13 million in the till presently) and as such are investigating various mechanisms for financing the CAPEX on Copler. Innovative ideas such as what High River [TSX:HRG] recently put together with Royal Gold [TSX:RGL; Nasdaq:RGLD] at Taparko in Burkina Faso are being considered.

Conclusion

As Richard Moores told us in an exclusive interview at PDAC “Our game plan is working on all four levels – Copler development, the Rio Tinto J/Vs, the five J/Vs outside Rio Tinto and our own exploration. We are advancing all of those, and are just about self-sufficient as far as cash flow in, to support all of our Turkish operations except for Copler development. We are in control of our own destiny, we are moving forward and if we get an opportunity with a major for participation, we’ll look at it if it makes sense for shareholders, otherwise we don’t need to wait for them, were moving forward under our own power.”

Right now, the share price doesn’t value Copler – a world-class asset – appropriately, and when you throw in all the Rio Tinto J/V goodies as well, this stock is still truly cheap and should have a takeover premium built into it.

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals Gears Up For A Production Decision in Turkey

http://www.minesite.com/storyFull5.php?storySeq=3237

By Our Canadian Correspondent

The past 12 months have been a roller coaster ride for shareholders of Canadian listed Anatolia Minerals Development but with a bevy of joint ventures to go along with its flagship Çöpler gold project in Turkey, 2006 could well be a banner year for the Richard Moores led junior.

Shareholders are certainly hoping for the best as, after nearly a decade of exploration in Turkey and armed with a strategic relationship with Rio Tinto since 2000, Anatolia has a lot on its plate including four promising exploration projects joint ventured out to the global mining giant and four other projects dished out to fellow juniors like Canadian-listed Eurasian Minerals. But with the price of gold solidly above US$500 per ounce, investors are clearly pinning their hopes of Anatolia’s wholly owned Çöpler gold deposit, which the junior acquired in its entirety from Rio Tinto and its Turkish partner in January 2004 free of any royalties, earn-in or back-in rights. The project simply did not meet Rio Tinto’s size criteria but it could well be a company maker for Anatolia. The idea is to fast- track development of the shallow leachable portion of the resource, while determining the best way to treat the sulphide ore in an effort to create a high grade open pit mine.

Copler holds a measured and indicated in-pit oxide resource of 11.6 million tonnes grading 2.96 g/t gold, plus 30.9 million tonnes of heap-leach ore at 0.70 g/t gold, for a total of 1.8 million ounces of contained gold. There is also an inferred oxide resource which totals 4.5 million tonnes at 0.84 g/t gold, containing another 121,600 oz of gold, while the somewhat problematic sulfide resources total 28 million tonnes of in-pit measured & indicated grading 2.22 g/t gold for 2 million ounces of gold, plus 15.5 million tonnes of inferred resources running at 3 g/t gold for yet another 1.5 million ounces.

Overall, Çöpler total resources equate to 5.4 million ounces and based on the latest drill result that include 46 metres grading 9.3 g/t Au and 47 metres averaging 5.8 g/t gold from step-out holes between Main and Marble Contact zones, this total is growing. And despite the fact that recent drilling extended the known mineralization and opens up the prospects that the two zones may be connected, the company will not be using the latest drill values in the feasibility study that is slated for completion by March 2006.

Still just by using the 1.8 million ounce oxide gold resource, the project could well start production at 125,000 ounces of gold per year with more than a ten year project life. The 2 million ounce gold sulfide resource offers significant expansion potential on the order of 250,000 ounces of gold per year but the refractory nature of the mineralization needs to be addressed.

On the exploration side of the equation, Rio Tinto is committed to spend US$700,000 this year on Anatolia’s Kizilviran copper porphyry project, while Eurasian Minerals will be active on Anatolia’s properties on the Biga Peninsula. News on this front could also propel Anatolia’s shares in 2006.

So with such a nice asset in a rising gold price environment and exploration upside, what held Anatolia shares in check during 2005?

Well every time Anatolia’s shares gained traction, a financing was announced that capped the upward trajectory. A good example came in mid-October as shares in the company hit a 52-week high of C$2.20, the junior announced a C$15 million financing. This one comprised 7.89 million units priced at C$1.90 each with a unit holding one share and half a warrant. A full warrant is exercisable at C$2.65 for a two year period but an accelerator clause is in place that allows the company to call the warrants should the share price be over C$5.30 for 10 trading straight trading days. Armed with a cash balance above C$18 million and a production decision looming, these types of financings could well be a thing of the past, finally allowing Anatolia’s stock to gain momentum to the upside.

Of course, Richard Moores could also learn a lesson from Yamana Gold and Greystar Resources, both of which saw their share price appreciate significantly after completing a dual listing on AIM. Bird flu apart the Brits know where Turkey is as it is a popular holiday destination. Richard was thinking about doing just that in 2003-2004 but it never came to fruition. Perhaps a positive feasibility study in 2006 will prompt him to act. Time will tell and we will be watching.

[sundown]

ANO.T news was very good - this market sure is strange

[Tackler]

Anatolia's Copler reveals 3.8 million ounces of gold

2005-09-26 06:42 ET - News Release

Mr. Richard Moores reports

ANATOLIA MINERALS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED: MEASURED & INDICATED AT COPLER GROWS TENFOLD

Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. has received an updated estimate of gold resources for that portion of its wholly owned Copler gold deposit drilled to date. The study by Independent Mining Consultants (IMC), of Tucson, Ariz., estimates the measured and indicated (M&I) in-pit oxide resources at 11.6 million tonnes of mill feed, averaging 2.96 grams per tonne gold, plus 30.9 million tonnes heap leach at 0.70 gram per tonne gold, totalling 1.8 million ounces gold (75 per cent measured). The inferred oxide resource totals 4.5 million tonnes at 0.84 gram per tonne gold, containing 121,600 ounces of gold.

Sulphide resources total 28.0 million tonnes of in-pit measured and indicated at 2.22 grams per tonne gold (2.0 million ounces gold), plus 15.5 million tonnes of inferred at 3.00 grams per tonne gold (1.5 million ounces gold).

Overall Copler measured and indicated resources total 70.5 million tonnes at a grade of 1.68 grams per tonne gold (3.8 million ounces) as contained in conceptual pit shapes. In addition to the measured and indicated resource, an inferred resource of 20.0 million tonnes at 2.52 grams per tonne gold (1.6 million ounces gold) was defined. This compares with the 359,000 ounces of measured and indicated and 3.6 million ounces of inferred reported last year.

The update follows a 171-hole, 29,564-metre, grid drilling campaign completed earlier this year as part of Anatolia's program to complete a feasibility study by end of first quarter 2006 and lead to a production decision shortly thereafter. Baseline and hydrological studies, metallurgy, site selection, and other work, are likewise well advanced. Andrew Kaczmarek, vice-president of mine development and Copler project manager, has been charged with overseeing and carrying out all aspects of this program, including co-ordinating with the engineering group charged with completing the feasibility study. The engineering group executing the feasibility study has been managing the metallurgical test program and co-ordinating study activities since last year and with the resource update in hand will now be able to complete the study.

Said Dick Moores, Anatolia's chief executive officer: "Confirmation of such a significant in-pit, measured and indicated resource is fantastic news, and should keep us on track to an early production decision. IMC's comprehensive review ensured that the measured and indicated resources met the criteria for economic extraction and were contained in a preliminary pit design based on a $430-per-ounce gold price. Estimates at other gold prices are also in the report. As a result, all material classified as measured and indicated qualifies as potentially minable material and will provide an excellent basis for the feasibility study. So far this year, Anatolia has grown the deposit by 1.4 million inferred ounces and converted 3.5 million ounces of inferred into measured and indicated. Our geologists continue to work to expand the gold resource at and around Copler."

A summary of the recently completed IMC resource estimate for Copler follows:

 
                            MEASURED     
                                
                 Tonnes     Gold   Silver 
                   000s      gpt      gpt 
 Oxides --  
 mill only 
  
 Main             1,047     2.85     5.06 
  
 Manganese        7,189     2.74    10.69 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          1,424     4.21     4.89 
  
 Total  
 mill oxide       9,660     2.97     9.22 
   
 Oxides -- 
 leach only 
  
 Main             2,539     0.95     2.08 
  
 Manganese       14,793     0.65     0.63 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          2,081     0.75     0.68 
  
 Total  
 leach oxide     19,413     0.70     0.83 
  
 Oxides  
 -- total         
  
 Main             3,586     1.50     2.95 
  
 Manganese       21,982     1.33     3.92 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          3,505     2.15     2.38 
  
 Total  
 oxides          29,073     1.45     3.61 
                                      
 Sulphides 
 total                       
  
 Main             4,664     2.33     5.90 
  
 Manganese        4,749     2.01    10.90 
  
 Marble  
 Contact            610     3.63     2.11 
  
 Total  
 sulphides       10,023     2.26     8.04 
  
 Total  
 resource         
  
 Main             8,250     1.97     4.62 
  
 Manganese       26,731     1.45     5.16 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          4,115     2.37     2.34 
  
 Total  
 resource        39,096     1.66     4.75 
  
                          INDICATED    
                                         
                 Tonnes     Gold   Silver 
                   000s      gpt      gpt 
 Oxides --  
 mill only 
  
 Main             1,083     2.82     3.92 
  
 Manganese          600     2.33     9.24 
  
 Marble  
 Contact            247     4.77     4.66 
  
 Total  
 mill oxide       1,930     2.92     5.67 
   
 Oxides -- 
 leach only 
  
 Main             4,813     0.91     1.80 
  
 Manganese        5,843     0.54     0.33 
  
 Marble  
 Contact            824     0.71     1.28 
  
 Total  
 leach oxide     11,480     0.71     1.01 
  
 Oxides  
 -- total         
  
 Main             5,896     1.26     2.19 
  
 Manganese        6,443     0.71     1.16 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          1,071     1.65     2.06 
  
 Total  
 oxides          13,410     1.03     1.68 
           
 Sulphides 
 total                       
  
 Main            14,038     2.24     5.75 
  
 Manganese        3,687     1.92     0.03 
  
 Marble  
 Contact            258     3.61     1.96 
  
 Total  
 sulphides       17,983     2.19     6.57 
  
 Total  
 resource         
  
 Main            19,934     1.95     4.70 
  
 Manganese       10,130     1.15     4.39 
  
 Marble  
 Contact          1,329     2.03     2.04 
  
 Total  
 resource        31,393     1.70     4.49 
  
                   MEASURED + INDICATED  
                                     M+I 
             Tonnes    Au    Ag   Au ozs 
               000s   gpt   gpt     000s 
 Oxides --  
 mill only                               
  
 Main         2,130  2.83  4.48      194 
  
 Manganese    7,789  2.71 10.55      679 
  
 Marble 
 Contact      1,671  4.29  4.85      230 
  
 Total  
 mill 
 oxide       11,590  2.96  8.61    1,103 
  
 Oxides 
 -- leach 
 only  
  
 Main         7,352  0.92  1.90      217 
  
 Manganese   20,636  0.62  0.55      411 
  
 Marble 
 Contact      2,905  0.74  0.85       69 
  
 Total  
 leach 
 oxide       30,893  0.70  0.90      697 
  
 Oxides --  
 total 
  
 Main         9,482  1.35  2.48      411 
  
 Manganese   28,425  1.19  3.29    1,090 
  
 Marble 
 Contact      4,576  2.04  2.31      299 
  
 Total  
 oxides      42,483  1.32  3.00    1,800 
  
 Sulphides 
 total        
  
 Main        18,702  2.27  5.80    1,365 
  
 Manganese    8,436  1.98 10.54      537 
  
 Marble 
 Contact        868  3.61  2.06      101 
  
 Total 
 sulphides   28,006  2.22  7.11    2,003 
                                         
 Total  
 resource   
  
 Main        28,184  1.96  4.68    1,776 
  
 Manganese   36,861  1.37  4.95    1,627 
  
 Marble 
 Contact      5,444  2.29  2.27      400 
  
 Total 
 resource    70,489  1.68  4.64    3,803 
  
                        INFERRED        
                                Inferred 
             Tonnes    Au    Ag   Au ozs 
               000s   gpt   gpt     000s 
 Oxides --  
 mill only                               
  
 Main           290  2.57  0.92       24 
  
 Manganese      255  1.90  0.35       15 
  
 Marble 
 Contact          9  2.90  0.19        1 
  
 Total  
 mill 
 oxide          554  2.27  0.65       40 
  
 Oxides 
 -- leach 
 only            
  
 Main         1,552  0.80  0.73       40 
  
 Manganese    2,146  0.55  0.26       39 
  
 Marble 
 Contact        251  0.53  2.50        4 
  
 Total  
 leach 
 oxide        3,949  0.65  0.59       83 
  
 Oxides --  
 total 
  
 Main         1,842  1.08  0.76       64 
  
 Manganese    2,401  0.69  0.27       54 
  
 Marble 
 Contact        260  0.61  2.42        5 
  
 Total  
 oxides       4,503  0.84  0.59      123 
  
 Sulphides 
 total        
  
 Main        15,046  3.03  5.41    1,466 
  
 Manganese      454  2.01  5.24       29 
  
 Marble 
 Contact         28  5.55  2.52        5 
  
 Total 
 sulphides   15,528  3.00  5.40    1,500 
                                         
 Total  
 resource   
  
 Main        16,888  2.82  4.90    1,531 
  
 Manganese    2,855  0.90  1.06       82 
  
 Marble 
 Contact        288  1.09  2.43       10 
  
 Total 
 resource    20,031  2.52  4.32    1,623 
 

The resource estimate prepared by IMC reflects metallurgical testwork performed by Research Development Inc. (RDi) of Denver, Colo. Recoveries for oxide ores are based on available test results. Approximate average mill recoveries for gold were 88 per cent for the Manganese zone, 83 per cent for the Marble Contact zone and 78 per cent for the Main zone. Recoveries used for the heap leach ores were generally between 66 per cent and 76 per cent. Heap leach testwork continues. Sulphide mill recoveries were estimated at 75 per cent based on preliminary testwork as reported in the December, 2003, conceptual study.

The following bottle-roll results are presented for comparative purposes with previously announced results. For 2004, about 264 samples from the grid drilling were composited for bottle-roll tests to determine the cyanide leachability of the gold. The composites varied from totally oxidized to unoxidized. The 2005 values for the Manganese mine zone result from the composite of about 315 samples which are oxide. A total of 131 oxide composite samples were used for the 2005 values associated with the Marble Contact zone.

The table below indicates average recoveries achieved from these oxide zone samples, compared with previous tests:

 
  
            Average     Bottle     Bottle 
         cyanide Au       roll       roll 
           recovery cyanide Au cyanide Au 
          Rio Tinto   recovery   recovery 
               2003       2004       2005 
 Manganese  
 mine zone       92%        82%       90% 
  
 Marble  
 Contact  
 zone            80%        88%     84.9%  
  
  
 Main zone       80%        84%        - 
 

Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, and ALS-Chemex, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen by Anatolia, whose president, Richard C. Moores, is a qualified person for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities regulations. The independent qualified person responsible for the above resource estimates is John M. Marek, PEng, president of IMC. A technical report prepared to National Instrument 43-101 requirements will be lodged within 30 days of this release.

[sundown]

ANO - signs their BIGA property - EMS for J/V


Eurasian to earn 70% interest in Biga Peninsula lands


2005-09-20 15:16 ET - News Release

Mr. David Cole reports

EURASIAN MINERALS INC.: BIGA PENINSULA AGREEMENT AND EXPLORATION UPDATE FOR TURKEY

Eurasian Minerals Inc. has signed an option and joint venture agreement with Anatolia Minerals Development Corp. to earn an interest in its licences located in western Turkey's highly prospective Biga Peninsula region. The company is also pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs in Turkey.

Biga Peninsula joint venture and option agreement

The company has signed an option and joint venture agreement with Anatolia Minerals Development Corp. and its wholly owned Turkish corporation, Yeni Anadolu Mineral Madencilik Sanayi Ve Tic Ltd Sti, that gives EMX the option to earn an interest in Anatolia's Biga Peninsula properties located in western Turkey. The properties consist of 33 exploration licences totalling 457.5 square kilometres and complement EMX's Biga property portfolio of 25 licences covering 313.4 square kilometres in this prospective region. The land package occurs in the western Anatolia gold province, which is the same geologic belt hosting the Ovacik mine and Kisladag deposit currently being developed, both with over one million ounces of gold resources or reserves. Recent gold discoveries that are in close proximity to the joint venture properties include the Agi Dagi and Kirazli deposits.

As per the agreement, EMX has the option to earn a 70-per-cent interest in the Biga properties, by financing not less than $3-million (U.S.) in total exploration costs and $1-million (U.S.) in payments to Anatolia over a five-year period. In addition, upon earning a 70-per-cent interest, EMX will have the option to earn an additional 15-per-cent interest, by financing a prefeasibility study on one of the Biga properties by the sixth anniversary of the agreement. EMX is the designated operator and will be responsible for conducting and managing all exploration activities.

Exploration update for turkey

In addition to the new Biga properties, the company has acquired 17 new licences via staking and government auctions this summer in the western Anatolia gold province and the eastern Pontides mineral belt, bringing the country total to 115 exploration licences covering 2,423.7 square kilometres under EMX control. Continuing exploration work consists of field sampling, mapping and, where warranted, drilling of company properties. Drill results from the Sisorta high-sulphidation, volcanic-hosted gold system in north-central Turkey will be released later in the year. Sisorta is a designated project according to the terms of the exploration joint venture (EJV) with Barrick Gold Corp., with Barrick having the right to earn up to a 70-per-cent interest in the property by spending $10-million (U.S.).

Dean Turner, PGeo, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and consultant to the company, has reviewed and verified the technical mining information contained in this news release.




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[Tackler]

Casey says expect Anatolia's news to drive its shares

2005-09-19 18:57 ET - In the News

Douglas Casey, writing in the Sept. 1, 2005, issue of his International Speculator, says Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. ($1.58) is on his list of 10 companies that junior resource speculators should own. Mr. Casey said buy five times between September, 2001, and April, 2005, at prices from 40 cents to $1.62. A $1,000 investment each time would be worth $10,417 today. The well-read letter writer says companies with nothing but dreams have larger market caps than this well-run junior that already has four million ounces in NI-43-101-compliant resources at its Copler project in Turkey. Mr. Casey says Anatolia is hard at work both upgrading and expanding those ounces -- and it is also a busy project generator with more projects moving along. Those who like to invest with experts have the additional comfort of knowing that Rio Tinto joint-ventured Anatolia's Kizilviran project in eastern Turkey. There will be plenty of news this fall, making Anatolia a strong buy as one of his most undervalued picks. Mr. Casey says his top 10 picks are the ones that he would want to make sure he owns before the news starts picking up this fall.

[Tackler]

Anatolia cuts three gpt Au over 136 metres at Copler

2005-08-24 10:16 ET - News Release

Mr. Richard Moores reports

ANATOLIA COMPLETES 2005 DRILL PROGRAM AT COPLER

Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. has released the results from its 2005 drill program at Copler. New results include 136 metres at three grams per tonne gold in CRC-386, 126 metres at 2.7 grams per tonne gold in CRC-389 and other good results for step-out and infill drilling. An updated resource estimate is expected in September. Technical and engineering work advances.

Anatolia Minerals has completed a 29,907-metre drill program at its wholly owned Copler gold project in Turkey. Focused on the manganese mine and marble contact zones, the program was designed to expand the known four-million-ounce inferred resource and infill-known oxide zones. Geotechnical and site condemnation drilling continues. For maps, see Anatolia's website.

[Tackler]

Casey says Anatolia remains undervalued

2005-08-16 19:28 ET - In the News

Douglas Casey, writing in the Aug. 1, 2005, issue of his International Speculator, refreshes his buy of Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. at $1.61. Mr. Casey said buy five times between September, 2001, and April, 2005, at prices from 40 cents to $1.62. A $1,000 investment each time would be worth $10,614 today. The provocative letter writer -- democracy, he says, is "a polite form of mob rule" -- notes that Anatolia released the latest results from its drilling at the Rio Tinto joint-ventured Kizilviran project in eastern Turkey. Drilling is complete, with 2,555 metres of diamond drilling in nine holes, including the four holes drilled by the joint venture in previous programs. Twelve holes in the Main Ridge zone have returned assays of good grades and thicknesses of mineralization. Anatolia, he says, has multiple projects and is working hard on expanding and upgrading the gold resource it already has at its Copler gold project. Mr. Casey says those investors who bought early might want to take some profits -- or at least recover your original investment. "If you're not sitting on a double yet, or are just considering buying in, we believe ANO is still undervalued, and a good Buy," he says.

[Ed Monton]

Casey says don't be chicken, Anatolia's Turkey a winner


2005-07-19 19:21 ET - In the News

Douglas Casey, writing in the July 1, 2005, edition of his International Speculator, says Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. is a strong buy at $1.30. Mr. Casey said buy four times between September, 2001, and April, 2005, at prices from 40 cents to $1.62. A $1,000 investment each time would be worth $7,601 today. The U.S.-based letter writer says Anatolia continues to be something of a sleeper, but he expects that to change, and soon. The company is pursuing the generative model in Turkey, but most investors know nothing about Turkey, and its mine-friendly policies. How else to explain a market cap that is not much larger than that of many junior explorers that have nothing but a dream, when Anatolia already has four million ounces of gold resources on its flagship Copler property? Its June 21, 2005, report covered a drill program aiming to expand the four-million-ounce inferred resource (44 million tonnes at 2.9 grams per tonne Au), conduct infill drilling on the marble contact and manganese oxides, and continue work on the planned facilities sites. Drilling continues. Copler has produced very strong grades over large intersections and, he says, the stock could be getting ready to move.

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Hires Vice President Mine Development

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - April 19, 2005) -

Andrew Kaczmarek to assume responsibility for oversight of the
feasibility study and mine development at Anatolia's 100% owned Copler
Gold Project in Turkey.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX:ANO)("Anatolia") is pleased
to announce the addition of Andrew Kaczmarek as Vice President, Mine
Development. Mr. Kaczmarek's first assignment will be as Manager, Copler
Gold Project. With over 30 years experience in the mining industry, both
in operations and projects, Mr. Kaczmarek has extensive experience in
project development and construction. Most recently, he was with Kinross
Gold Corporation providing oversight of mine development projects that
included Refugio in Chile and the Pamour Pit expansion in Canada. He
held similar positions at other major mining companies, including Phelps
Dodge, Cyprus Amax and Gold Fields.

Mr. Kaczmarek will provide oversight for the ongoing feasibility study
at Copler. He will work closely with Anatolia's team in Turkey and
coordinate the services of numerous independent consultants involved in
the feasibility study, metallurgical testing, baseline environmental
studies, project design and facilities siting studies. Richard C.
Moores, President of Anatolia commented: "Andy comes to us at the ideal
time. We've been searching for the right candidate for a number of
months and are pleased he's on board to be part of the feasibility
study. We're confident he will augment the excellent work being done by
our team in Turkey and lead Copler through to production. He has a 'can
do' attitude and is a valuable addition to our group."

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since 1996.
In January 2004, Anatolia obtained 100% interest in Copler. Anatolia is
fast-tracking work at Copler to achieve an early production decision for
an open pit gold operation for the shallow leachable oxide portion of
Copler. The Company controls approximately 1.1 million hectares within
Turkey, including four properties currently under joint exploration with
Rio Tinto. The Rio Tinto agreement continues through 2007 and requires
payment by Rio Tinto of expenditures for grassroots programs, specific
prospect costs in which Rio Tinto is participating, and portions of
Anatolia's Turkish field office expenses.

Anatolia currently has 49.5 million common shares issued and
outstanding, 57.7 million fully diluted.

Anatolia trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange as ANO.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in respect of
various matters including upcoming work programs and events. The results
or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ
materially from actual results or events. Anatolia disclaims any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Assays are
performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, and ALS-Chemex, Vancouver, BC,
Canada, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying
overseen by Anatolia, whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a
"qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
Richard C. Moores
President
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
or
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
Douglas Tobler
Chief Financial Officer
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.anatolia-minerals.com

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Cuts More Gold at Copler

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 8, 2005) -

January 2005 Update: First hole cuts 69 meter oxides @ 3.9 grams gold
per tonne in 2 zones, including 38 meters averaging 6.1 grams gold per
tonne, plus good grade sulfides.

In mid-January 2005, Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX:ANO)
("Anatolia") initiated a 25,000-meter drilling program at its
wholly-owned Copler Gold prospect in Turkey. Anatolia has two diamond
drills and two reverse circulation drills on site. This program aims to
expand the current 4-million-ounce resource, and to infill the Marble
Contact and Manganese Mine oxide zones and condemnation drill the
planned facilities sites. Drilling is expected to run through mid-2005.
Results are to be updated at least monthly, include a map as attached to
this news release and posted to Anatolia's web site
(www.anatolia-minerals.com).

By January 31, the program had completed 9 holes aggregating 1,916
meters. Preliminary assays have been received for two of these holes.
Hole CRC-249 assayed 4.3 grams per tonne gold (gpt) in oxides from 56 to
113 meters depth (75 to 113 meters @ 6.1 gpt); 113 to 119 meters @ 5.5
gpt sulfides, and 163 to 175 meters assaying 1.9 gpt oxides. CRC-250 cut
60+ meters of low-grade gold mineralization averaging just under 1/2 gpt
in several zones between 40 and 188 meters depth.

Richard C. Moores, President of Anatolia, stated, "We are very pleased
by the surprisingly good results of the first hole in this series,
CRC-249, drilled on the north rim of the currently outlined Manganese
Mine pit, part of an undrilled section between the east and west lobes
of the planned pit. This area was not included in our recent oxide
resource update and has positive implications for increasing and
upgrading the current Manganese Mine resource. Even our second hole,
CRC-250, drilled near a possible site for the plant facilities, some 100
meters northeast of CRC-249 intersected 60+ meters of potentially
heap-leachable, low-grade gold, but did not reach the high grade contact
zone seen in CRC-249. Additional holes east, west and south of CRC-249
are planned and should add to our current resource base."

Concurrently, Anatolia is advancing the feasibility study for the oxide
portion of the resource. In December 2004, Anatolia announced the
results of a study by Hellman & Schofield Pty Ltd that demonstrate a 0.4
million measured and indicated ounce oxide gold resource plus a 1.1
million ounce inferred oxide gold resource. Metallurgical tests of
material from the oxide zone indicate the leachability of the resource
(+80% in the Main and Marble Contact Zones and +90% in the Manganese
Mine Zone). Additional metallurgical testing of oxides, continuation of
baseline environmental studies, project design and facilities siting
studies are proceeding as planned. Anatolia expects to complete the
feasibility study and make a production decision later this year.

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since 1996.
In January 2004, Anatolia obtained 100% interest in the 4-million ounce
inferred gold resource at Copler. Anatolia is fast-tracking work at
Copler to achieve an early production decision for an open pit gold
operation for the shallow leachable oxide portion of Copler. The Company
also controls approximately 1.1 million hectares within Turkey,
including four properties currently under joint exploration with Rio
Tinto. The Rio Tinto agreement continues through 2007 and requires
payment by Rio Tinto of expenditures for grassroots programs, specific
prospect costs in which Rio Tinto is participating, and portions of
Anatolia's Turkish field office expenses.

Anatolia currently has 48.8 million common shares issued and
outstanding, 57.1 million fully diluted.

Anatolia trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange in US dollars as ANO.U.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in respect of
various matters including upcoming work programs and events. The results
or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ
materially from actual results or events. Anatolia disclaims any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Assays are
performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, and ALS-Chemex, Vancouver, BC,
Canada, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying
overseen by Anatolia, whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a
"qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.

To view a map of the Copler Mn-Mine Area please click on the following
link:
http://www2.ccnmatthews.com/database/fax/2000/Copler%20Drill%20Map.pdf

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
Richard C. Moores
President
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
or
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
Douglas Tobler
Chief Financial Officer
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.anatolia-minerals.com

[Tackler]

I like it

[Ed Monton]

Should have bought that dip but never got around to it.

This news will help:

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=20777499

[Tackler]

Well the header looks better now.

[Tackler]

wewewe...

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=20739039

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals starts drilling at Ikiztepe

2004-11-04 11:03 ET - News Release


Mr. Richard Moores reports

ANATOLIA PROGRAMS CONTINUE THROUGH 4TH QUARTER

Anatolia Minerals Development Ltd. has initiated a drilling program at its wholly owned Ikiztepe copper-molybdenum porphyry-skarn prospect in northwestern Turkey. Anatolia has also received key approvals, which could lead to open-pit mining of gold and other metals at its 100-per-cent-owned Copler deposit in east-central Turkey.

Anatolia received formal approval from the Turkish government to convert its licence at Copler to include open-pit mining of gold, copper, manganese and byproduct metals, and completed a four-hole drill program to fill a gap recognized by oxide resource estimators Hellman & Schofield Pty. Ltd. Metallurgical testing of oxides, continuation of baseline environmental studies, project design and facilities siting studies are proceeding. Richard C. Moores, president of Anatolia, stated: "Receipt of this approval allows us to advance our program at Copler without delay and sets the stage for our next round of development and permitting. Adding the additional drill holes has slightly delayed the new resource estimate, but shouldn't appreciably affect making a production decision by mid-2005."

Anatolia acquired a 100-per-cent interest in Copler from Rio Tinto and a Turkish company in January, 2004. A 4.2-million-ounce inferred gold resource (Watts Griffis and McOuat -- March, 2003) has been previously announced for Copler. Cyanide-leachable tests of material from the oxide zone indicate the leachability of some of the resource, (plus 80 per cent in the Main and Marble Contact zones and plus 90 per cent in the Manganese Mine zone), estimated at one million to 1.5 million ounces. Anatolia's objective is to make a production decision for the near-surface oxides by mid-2005.

The Ikiztepe prospect, owned 100 per cent by Anatolia, is located 150 kilometres northwest of Istanbul, 20 to 30 kilometres from the Bulgarian border. Anatolia is drill testing specific targets at Ikiztepe and expects assay results to be available by year-end. Previous drilling by others indicates the potential presence of a large porphyry copper-molybdenum system and an associated copper-rich skarn. An Anatolia exploration program in 2003 confirmed the presence of a copper/molybdenum porphyry system adjacent to the skarn. The drilling will test both the skarn and the porphyry and aims to confirm exploration work undertaken in the 1970s. Mr. Moores remarked: "Ikiztepe is a wholly owned project with the potential for both high grades and very large tonnage. It springs from the hard work, knowledge and dedication of our team. Our first hole is presently over 150 metres deep and has been in copper/molybdenum mineralized skarn and porphyry since 20 metres depth. We look forward to receiving assay results."

WARNING: The company relies upon litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements.

[Tackler]

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readreplies.aspx?msgid=20657253

[Ed Monton]

What happened?

[Tackler]

ANOu getting tempting.

[Tackler]

Casey still likes Anatolia, Turkey's junior big wheel

2004-10-14 20:16 ET - In the News

Douglas Casey, writing in the Oct. 1 issue of his International Speculator, says Anatolia Minerals Development is a buy at 99 cents. Mr. Casey recommended the stock as strong buys four times between September, 2001, and April at prices from 40 cents to $1.62. A $1,000 investment each time would be worth $5,219 today. Anatolia has almost two dozen large properties scattered across Turkey and an annual exploration budget of $700,000 provided by mining giant Rio Tinto. The basic deal is that the company is financed to produce a steady stream of prospective targets that Rio Tinto has optioned. So far, Rio Tinto has spent almost $13-million on joint exploration projects resulting in six to eight prospects the company believes have the potential to be economic. Anatolia's 100-per-cent-owned Copler project, with a 4.2-million-ounce resource grading 2.9 g/t gold inferred, was passed on by Rio Tinto. Anatolia has now completed the 207-hole program and the mineralization is still open. In addition, Anatolia owns 100 per cent of Yahyali, located in a district that has shipped over one million tonnes of ore grading 20 to 40 per cent zinc. Mr. Casey says Anatolia is a company with "big mine potential."

[Ed Monton]

Kinross Increases Position in Anatolia

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Jul 14, 2004) - Kinross Gold
Corporation (TSX-K; NYSE-KGC) ("Kinross") announced that it has
acquired 1,195,900 common shares of Anatolia Minerals Development
Ltd. (TSX-ANO.U) ("Anatolia") through the facilities of the
Toronto Stock Exchange. As a result of this transaction, Kinross
has acquired ownership in an aggregate of 5,195,900 common
shares, or 12.67%, of the issued and outstanding common shares of
Anatolia.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Kinross Gold Corporation
Robert M. Buchan
President and Chief Executive Officer
[phone]
or
Kinross Gold Corporation
Christopher T. Hill
Vice President, Investor Relations
[phone]
or
Kinross Gold Corporation
Tracey M. Thom
Manager, Investor Relations
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
[e-mail]

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Hires Douglas Tobler As CFO

TORONTO, ONTARIO--

New CFO will focus on administrative issues while executing
aggressive marketing program to broadcast Anatolia's story.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX: ANO.U; "Anatolia") is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Douglas Tobler,
Denver, Colorado, as full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to
the company, replacing John Powers, who has served ably as
part-time CFO since founding of the company. Presently President
of Falcon Strategic Partners, Mr. Tobler has previously served as
CFO to ECOMM Systems Corporation and General Minerals
Corporation. In addition to administering all the normal CFO
functions, his prior experience includes responsibility for
compliance and tax issues, joint venture administration,
marketing and oversight of corporate issues and policies. Doug
was deeply involved in Investor Relations at both ECOMM and
General Minerals, including the planning and participation in a
series of road shows, public and private placements and company
marketing campaigns.

"Doug is a valuable addition to our management team. He is a
dynamic individual who will play an important role from day one
and allow us to manage the exponential growth before us as we
develop our 4 million ounce Copler project, continue and expand
joint exploration with Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Limited
(Rio Tinto) and develop the exciting portfolio of wholly-owned
prospects inTurkey. We will also save money by having Doug
administer several functions presently handled by outside
groups.", said Richard Moores, President of Anatolia. "Doug's
experience and ability in Investor and Public Relations will let
us get our exciting story out, so we can get market recognition
for the tremendous value and upside our company represents to
investors. Together with members of the Board and consultants,
Doug will develop and execute an aggressive marketing campaign.
Doug will work closely with Co-Chairman Tim Haddon and me near
Denver, Colorado, beginning in early April."

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since
1996. In January, 2004, Anatolia increased its interest in the
4-million ounce Copler project to 100%. Anatolia plans to
fast-track drilling and engineering of the shallow leachable
portion of the Copler resource to reach an early decision on an
open pit gold operation. On January 8, 2004, Anatolia farmed out
the Uckapili gold prospect to Aldridge Minerals Inc., a Canadian
exploration company. Separately, the Anatolia/Rio Tinto JV has
opted to discontinue exploration at the Kirinti gold prospect
following receipt of drilling results.

In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto formed a 4-year strategic
alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. In
November, 2003, the alliance was extended through year-end, 2007.
To date, Rio Tinto has funded nearly US$12 million for JV
exploration ($5 million at Copler). Rio Tinto is currently
earning into three prospects in Turkey, each requiring
expenditures of US$10 million, completion of an order of
magnitude study and payment of US$1.5 million for Rio Tinto to
earn a 66.67% interest. Anatolia continues to add value to
shareholders through this joint venture arrangement.

Anatolia currently has 40.2 million common shares issued and
outstanding, 47.2 million fully diluted. For more information:
Richard C. Moores, President, [phone]/9947 (fax), or
George Duggan, Investor Relations, [phone]/249-7024 (fax),
or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com. Anatolia trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange in US dollars as ANO.U.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in
respect of various matters including upcoming work programs and
events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking
statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
Anatolia disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. Assays are performed by
OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, with quality control of sampling,
preparation and assaying overseen jointly by Rio Tinto and
Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified
person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations



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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
Richard C. Moores
President
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
or
Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
George Duggan
Investor Relations
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.anatolia-minerals.com

[Ed Monton]

$1.60 looks like support now. This is copied over from Stockhouse.

The following salient points can be extracted from the Anatolia PDAC presentation:
Çöpler:

Further drilling will start at the end of March to change the resource from an inferred to a proven one. Since drill holes are wide apart, infill drilling and drilling at the perimeter will highly likely increase the total reserve of approximately 4 million ounces.

The program is as follows:
Drilling: upgrade resource to minable reserve
expand known mineralization
Metallurgical: optimize leach circuit recovery
increase sulfide recoveries from 74%
Environmental: continue baseline data collection
social & environmental impact statements
Feasibility study: detailed review of Rio Tinto study
select engineering firm for feasibility study
Management: enhance engineering capability.

Time involved is approximately 1-1.5 year. A production decision will then be made, possibly late spring-early summer 2005.

The current thinking is to start a CIL (carbon-in-leach) process with an annual production of 150,000 to 200,000 ounces of gold. The oxide ore (1.4 million ounces) and part of the sulfide ore (0.5 million ounces) are readily leachable with economic recoveries for an approximate 10 year mine life, based on the current inferred resource.

Anatolia has the in-house capability to kick-start the process to develop Çöpler and bring it to an operating mine. Kinross is apparently very much interested to take part in this process and was given 90 days to submit a proposal, which could be accepted if it adds to shareholder value.

Rio Tinto j.v.:

Tunceli: drilling will start soon at two locations, Kizilviran and Sin. Unfortunately, Kirinti was disappointing and Anatolia did not even bother to publicize the drill values. (you can not win them all, altintash!). I think they have given up on this project.

West Turkey, Bursa: Two properties in this area will be drilled as soon as the season starts.

Apparently, both Rio Tinto and Anatolia have high expectations of Tunceli and Bursa.

Stock price: blocks of shares, like the 4 million shares Kinross bought, are no longer available. Several other companies wanted to buy in but were told the only way to obtain shares were through the stockmarket. This bodes well for the stockprice later this year, especially when positive drill results become available.

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Receives Copler Study From Rio Tinto

TORONTO, ONTARIO--

Comprehensive Conceptual Study confirms previous resource
estimate, good recoveries and additional potential.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX: ANO.U; "Anatolia")
has received from Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Limited (Rio
Tinto) a Conceptual Study on Anatolia's 100%-owned Copler gold
project in eastern Turkey. The study is based on data compiled
during a 3 1/2-year, $5 million joint Anatolia/Rio Tinto
exploration effort and represents Rio Tinto's first stage
evaluation of a project following exploration. The study makes a
number of recommendations to bring Copler to developable status.
Major aspects of Copler are addressed in the study, and no fatal
flaws have been identified.

As part of the Conceptual Study delivered to Anatolia in January,
2004, Rio Tinto reported an Inferred JORC resource audited by SRK
Consulting (Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101 is Dr.
Alwyn Annels, Principal Mining Geologist). Rio Tinto's resource
estimate was based on 3D wire-frames and block models
incorporating the currently interpreted geological controls on
gold distribution. Notional pit outlines were designed around
these inferred resources. Tonnages were calculated using specific
gravity and bulk density data collected by Rio Tinto from Copler
core samples. The estimates were audited by SRK Consulting
according to the requirements of the JORC code. The audited
Inferred Resource is summarized below:

 
  
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                             Contained 
                        Classif-  Cut-off   Million   Grade    Million 
 Zone           Type     ication Grams Au/t  Tonnes Grams Au/t  oz Au 
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Main Zone      Oxide   Inferred    1.0        4.8     2.3       0.4 
              -------------------------------------------------------- 
              Sulfide   Inferred    1.0       23.5     2.1       1.6 
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Marble Zone    Oxide   Inferred    1.0        3.0     4.7       0.5 
              -------------------------------------------------------- 
              Sulfide   Inferred    1.0        1.1     1.8       0.1 
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Manganese      Oxide   Inferred    2.0        5.4     2.7       0.5 
              -------------------------------------------------------- 
 Mine Zone    Sulfide   Inferred    2.0        8.2     3.0       0.8 
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 Combined       Oxide   Inferred      -       13.2     3.0       1.4 
              -------------------------------------------------------- 
              Sulfide   Inferred      -       32.8     2.3       2.5 
 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
  
 

.....................




Note: The term 'oxide' as explained in the Conceptual Study
refers to readily leachable mineralization and does not
necessarily imply the total oxidation of the rock, although this
is the case in many places.

"We are very pleased that Rio Tinto's inferred resource estimate
tallies so closely with the previously-reported Watts, Griffis &
McOuat (Toronto) estimate; less than +/-10% on a global resource
basis." Said Richard Moores, Anatolia's CEO. "Given the
differences in procedures, constraints and cut-offs, it is
amazing that it is so close. It must also be realized that there
are a sizeable number of well-mineralized holes not included in
either study because they are too far outside the more closely
spaced holes used in the separate estimates. In many holes used,
there are gold-mineralized portions excluded for one reason or
another and many also bottomed in good grade material." This is
underscored by the SRK Consulting statement: "Too many drill
holes appear to have been terminated prematurely and thus
additional drilling is necessary to close wire-frames with more
confidence."

Preliminary metallurgical results reported in the study, reviewed
and confirmed by Resource Development Inc., Lakewood, Colorado,
indicate acceptable recoveries for both the oxide and sulfide
portions of the resource, although further work is recommended
for optimization of process. Recovery from Manganese Mine oxides
averaged 92%, with 80% for both the Marble and Main zones,
although fine grinding raised Marble zone recoveries to the 90%
level. Gold recovery is rapid in the Manganese Mine and Main
zones (6 to 12 hours) with low to moderate reagent consumption.
Marble zone oxides take up to 48 hours to leach and have a
slightly higher reagent use than the other zones.

On average 80% to 83% of sulfide gold in the Main and Manganese
Mine zones reports to a concentrate, from which 92% to 96% of the
gold in concentrate was recovered by bio-leaching and roasting
(per diagnostic leach tests), respectively. This indicates an
overall 72% to 76% recovery of gold in sulfides may be achieved.
An additional 13% of gold from Manganese Mine zone sulfides was
recovered by leaching flotation tailings. Further work is
recommended to confirm and improve results achieved to date. Says
Richard Moores: "While metallurgical results to date are
favourable, indicating high gold recoveries at low to reasonable
cost, we feel additional work could result in improvements
enhancing Copler's viability. We think Copler has the potential
to become one of the most competitive new gold projects in
Europe."

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since
1996. In January, 2004, Anatolia increased its interest in the
4-million ounce Copler project to 100%. Anatolia plans to
fast-track drilling and engineering of the shallow leachable
portion of the Copler resource to reach an early decision on an
open pit gold operation.

In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto formed a 4-year strategic
alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. In
November, 2003, the alliance was extended through year-end, 2007.
To date, Rio Tinto has funded nearly US$12 million for JV
exploration ($5 million at Copler). Rio Tinto is currently
earning into three prospects in Turkey, each requiring
expenditures of US$10 million, completion of an order of
magnitude study and payment of US$1.5 million for Rio Tinto to
earn a 66.67% interest. Anatolia continues to add value to
shareholders through this joint venture arrangement.

Anatolia currently has 40.2 million common shares issued and
outstanding, 47.2million fully diluted. For more information:
Richard C. Moores, President, [phone]/9947 (fax), or
George Duggan, Investor Relations, [phone]/249-7024 (fax),
or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com. Anatolia trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange in US dollars as ANO.U.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in
respect of various matters including upcoming work programs and
events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking
statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
Anatolia disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. Assays are performed by
OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, with quality control of sampling,
preparation and assaying overseen jointly by Rio Tinto and
Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified
person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.

[Ed Monton]

The market sure liked the news. Shoulda coulda woulda....

[Ed Monton]

Kinross to Acquire 4 Million Shares of Anatolia

TORONTO, ONTARIO--Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (TSX:
ANO.U; "Anatolia") is pleased to announce that it has entered
into an agreement with Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC; TSX:
K; "Kinross") whereby Kinross will acquire 4 million common
shares of Anatolia at a price of US$1.35 per share on a private
placement basis. As a result of this transaction, which is
expected to close on January 27th subject to regulatory approval
and certain other conditions, Kinross will own approximately
10.2% of Anatolia's outstanding shares.

Anatolia expects that the aggregate gross proceeds of US$5.4
million will be used to fast-track development of its
wholly-owned +4 million-ounce Copler inferred gold resource in
Turkey, to redeem the US$2 million preferred share granted to the
original Turkish license owner of Copler on January 2nd, 2004,
and for general corporate purposes.

Anatolia and Kinross also agreed to discuss entering into a
strategic alliance similar to the existing strategic alliance
between Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Limited
("Rio Tinto") described below. However, neither Anatolia nor
Kinross is under any obligation to enter into any such strategic
alliance, and the rights granted by any such strategic alliance
shall not conflict with any rights already held by Rio Tinto.

Kinross shall have the right to conduct due diligence in relation
to a potential strategic alliance and review all of Anatolia's
data on the Copler property and its other non-Rio Tinto
properties. Following closing, Kinross shall have a 90-day
exclusive right to enter into an earn-in, royalty, acquisition or
similar agreement in respect of Copler with Anatolia.

About Anatolia:

Anatolia has been engaged in minerals exploration in Turkey since
1996. Earlier this month, Anatolia increased its interest in the
+4 million-ounce Copler inferred gold resource to 100% by
acquiring interests from Rio Tinto (in exchange for 4 million
common shares of Anatolia) and from the original Turkish license
owner, free of any royalties, earn-in rights or back-in rights.
The shallow leachable portion of that resource, where the Company
plans to fast-track development for a potential high grade open
pit gold operation, is Anatolia's initial focus.

In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto formed a 4-year strategic
alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. In
November, 2003, the alliance was extended through year-end, 2007.
To date, Rio Tinto has funded nearly US$12 million for JV
exploration. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three prospects
in Turkey, each requiring expenditures of US$10 million,
completion of an order of magnitude study and payment of US$1.5
million for Rio Tinto to earn a 66.67% interest. Anatolia
continues to add value to shareholders through this joint venture
arrangement.

Anatolia presently has 31.3 million common shares issued and
outstanding, 38.9 million fully diluted, before giving effect to
the above-mentioned acquisition of shares by Kinross and the Rio
Tinto/Copler transaction. Upon closure of these transactions,
expected by the end of January, Anatolia will have 39.3 million
shares issued and outstanding, 46.9 million fully diluted.

Anatolia trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange in US dollars as
ANO.U.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements in
respect of various matters including upcoming work programs and
events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking
statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
Anatolia disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. Assays are performed by
OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, with quality control of sampling,
preparation and assaying overseen jointly by Rio Tinto and
Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified
person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Richard C. Moores
President
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
or
George Duggan
Investor Relations
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.anatolia-minerals.com

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals Is Handed a 4 Million Ounce Gold Play In Turkey By Rio Tinto, Its Strategic Partner.

It is nearly two years since Minews last wrote about Anatolia Minerals and during that time a lot has happened to the company. In March of this year it was promoted to the Toronto Stock Exchange, but despite this and its long standing relationship with Rio Tinto in Turkey, its shares tend to be ignored in North America. Maybe this is because it is seen as too close to Iraq, Syria and Iran, but Rio Tinto clearly has no worries on this score as Anatolia was the only junior partner mentioned by Rio Tinto in its recent quarterly report. Richard Moores, the president, thinks that the solution may be to have a listing in London and he has been over recently to test the water. Brits are unlikely to have such prejudices as Turkey is a favoured holiday destination and reports from brokers to whom he presented have been unanimously favourable.

Turkey has a long history of mining which goes back 9,000 years into the dawn of history. The country lies at the gateway from Eastern Europe to Asia and was the focus of major tectonic movement. It is therefore not surprising to find that mining has been a constant activity in what was the centre of the Byzantine Empire and then the Ottoman. In fact it is claimed that the Bronze Age started there. Mining was under governmental control until recent years and Anatolia was in there at the start of privatisation. The company is run from Ankara and the Turkish staff have held key operating, technical and administrative positions jobs in Western and Turkish mining companies and the Turkish government.

The initial 4 year alliance with Rio Tinto was signed back in April 2000 to seek base and precious metals in the country. Last November it was extended to the end of 2007 and the enthusiasm of the major is reflected in the fact that it has spent US$9 million so far on joint venture exploration. Rio Tinto is earning into four prospects , each of which require it to spend US$10 million and payment of US$1.5 million to get a 66.67 per cent interest. The new terms are similar to those in the original agreement with the exception that RioTinto will now provide an extra providing US$500,000 a year for greenfields project generation exploration as well as US$216,000 annually to offset office expenses incurred by Anatolia at chosen properties.

Clearly Anatolia has won the respect of its major partner for the way it has brought systematic Western exploration techniques to a number of attractive projects in areas with recognised potential for gold, silver, copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, plus other minerals. And this month it received its reward when it was allowed to buy a 100 per cent interest in the Copler gold project from Rio Tinto and the original licence holder. This interest comes free of any royalties, earn-in or back-in rights and Rio Tinto is taking 4 million Anatolia shares which takes its holding up to 15.7 per cent. The Turkish partner is being paid US$2 million in cash, plus a deferred element for a similar amount in cash or Anatolia shares.

Effectively, therefore, Anatolia has acquired a project with an inferred resource of 44 million tonnes grading 2.9 g/t to contain 4.2 million ounces of gold for virtually nothing. Presumably it was deemed to be too small for the Rio Tinto portfolio, but it could be a company maker for Anatolia. According to Richard Moores the plan is to fast- track development of the shallow leachable portion of the resource into a high grade open pit mine. At the same time work will be undertaken to decide how best to bring the sulphide resources into the development plan to maximise value. Progress will be accelerated by Rio Tinto’s generous gesture in handing over a comprehensive scoping study with preliminary economics for Copler as part of the deal.

This leaves Rio Tinto earning into three projects and a lot of attention is focused on the Kizilviran gold/copper porphyry prospect. In October drilling was paused there as the partners were worried that a significant proportion of copper in drill samples and more than half the molybdenum was being trapped in an insoluble residue and was not being reported an assays. Drill cores from the original hole are being re-assayed, but if the results are simply adjusted for the lost copper and molybdenum at present prices this hole averaged 0.6% copper over the full 594 metres. That may be worth repeating. 0.6% copper over 594 metres which Richard Moores describes modestly as “a great hole.” In total Kizilviran includes several square kilometres of porphyry-type alteration, widespread copper and gold mineralisation and large, strong, geophysical anomalies. One hole doesn’t make a mine, but the partners could be onto something big enough for inclusion this time into Rio Tinto’s portfolio. Let’s hope Anatolia likes the look of AIM.

http://www.minesite.com/archives/features_archive/2004/jan-2004/AnatoliaMinerals230104.htm

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals acquires 100% interest in Copler

2004-01-05 10:00 ET - News Release

Mr. Richard Moores reports

ANATOLIA GETS 100% OF 4-MILLION OZ COPLER GOLD PLAY

Anatolia Minerals Development has increased its interest in the plus-four-million-ounce Copler inferred gold resource to 100 per cent by acquiring interests from Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Ltd. and from the original licence owner, free of any royalties, earn-in rights or back-in rights.

The inferred resource at Copler was estimated at 44 million tonnes grading 2.9 grams per tonne (4.2 million contained ounces of gold) in March, 2003, by Watts, Griffis and McOuat Ltd., Toronto. The shallow leachable portion of that resource is Anatolia's initial focus. "This is a great New Year's gift for Anatolia shareholders. We are now in a position to accelerate development," said Richard Moores, Anatolia's president. "Our plan is to bring leachable material into an in-pit resource and begin engineering and environmental work to fast-track development for a potential high-grade open pit operation. Concurrently, work on the sulphide resources will focus on how best to integrate them into the development plan to maximize project value. We expect that we can put this project into production in a few short years," Mr. Moores added.

[Ed Monton]

Anyone following Anatolia these days??

[Ed Monton]

Moving to the TSE


To Trade On Toronto Stock Exchange

7/8/03

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited is pleased to announce that it has received conditional listing approval, subject to meeting standard requirements, to trade its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Anatolia will notify investors as soon as the date for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange is confirmed. Once listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Anatolia's common shares will continue to trade in US dollars under the symbol 'ANO.U'and will no longer trade on the TSX Venture Exchange.
'I am very pleased to see our shares listed on Canada's foremost stock exchange,'said Richard Moores, Anatolia's President. 'We have an extremely exciting exploration program in Turkey this year, and we hope to continue raising Anatolia's profile with investors by listing on the TSX.'

In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration formed a 4-year strategic alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. To date, Rio Tinto has funded over US$8 million for JV exploration, with additional funding in 2003. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three prospects in Turkey, each requiring expenditures of US$10.5 million and payments of US$1.5 million for a 65% interest. Anatolia is teamed with one of the premiere mining companies in the world, enabling it to explore and advance its portfolio of projects.

Anatolia has 30.9 million shares issued and outstanding, 40.6 million fully diluted.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Anatolia presently trades on the TSX Venture Exchange as ANO.U, and Rio Tinto plc trades on the London and Australian Stock Exchanges as RIO and on the New York Stock Exchange as RTP.



CONTACT: TEL: [phone] Richard C. Moores, President

TEL: [phone] George Duggan, Investor Relations

[Ed Monton]

And more news today:

Drilling at Rio Tinto/Anatolia's Tunceli JV

Drilling begins at the Kizilviran copper/gold porphyry prospect within
the Tunceli JV area. Disseminated and stockwork chalcocite intersected.

TORONTO, June 24 /CNW/ - The first of 2 holes has been initiated at the
Kizilviran copper/gold porphyry prospect within the Tunceli area being jointly
explored by Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ('Anatolia') and Rio Tinto
Mining & Exploration Limited ('Rio Tinto'). The Kizilviran prospect contains
several square kilometers of porphyry-style alteration, with widespread copper
and gold mineralization (up to 3.7% copper and +1 gram gold per tonne) and
large, strong, geophysical anomalies. Secondary chalcocite has been observed
in outcrop over a wide area below a leached cap in stream bottoms and road
cuts, indicating the presence of a copper-enriched chalcocite blanket.
The first diamond core drill hole was collared in leached cap on June 18.
Disseminated and stockwork chalcocite, covellite, bornite, chalcopyrite and
pyrite were intersected at 13.5 meters. Enriched copper mineralization
continued to 68.5 meters, where the hole stepped across a fault into primary
copper mineralization. Primary mineralization, mainly disseminated and veinlet
chalcopyrite, pyrite and molybdenite, seems to be intensifying down to the
current 162 meter depth. Target depth is 300 meters, to test a high
chargeability zone (I.P. survey) underlying the leached, phyllic-zone cap.
Following completion of the first 2 scout holes at Kizilviran, the drill
rig will be moved 20 kilometers southeast to drill 2 scout holes at the Sin
copper/gold porphyry prospect, also within the Tunceli JV area. Additional
prospective areas between Sin and Kizilviran are still in the initial stages
of exploration. Initial assays from Kizilviran should be available in 5 to 6
weeks.
"This is a very exciting, copper-gold porphyry prospect, with all the
earmarks of a large, good grade copper-gold deposit," according to Richard
Moores, Anatolia's President. "Geochemical sampling shows a kilometers-square
copper anomaly, with very encouraging gold values, all within an envelope of
porphyry-style alteration. Our first hole is cutting very good looking copper
mineralization and we look forward to our assays. If the deposit is as good as
it seems, it could be easily developed, with necessary infrastructure
available on site or near by."
In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration formed a 4-
year strategic alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. To
date, Rio Tinto has funded over US$8 million for JV exploration, with
additional funding in 2003. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three
prospects in Turkey, each requiring expenditure of US$10.5 million and payment
of US$1.5 million for a 65% interest. Anatolia is teamed with one of the
premiere mining companies in the world, enabling it to explore and advance its
portfolio of exciting projects. Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories,
Ireland, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen
jointly by Rio Tinto and Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a
"qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.
Anatolia has 30.9 million shares issued and outstanding, 38.6 million
fully diluted.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Anatolia trades
on the TSX Venture Exchange as ANO.U, and Rio Tinto plc trades on the London
and Australian Stock Exchanges as RIO and on the New York Stock Exchange as
RTP.

To view map please see: http://files.newswire.ca/270/Map0624.pdf





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For further information: Richard C. Moores, President,
[phone]/9947 (fax), or George Duggan, Investor Relations,
[phone]/249-7024 (fax), or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com
ANATOLIA MINERALS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED has 12 releases in this database.

[Ed Monton]

Ho Hum. More great results:

Rio Tinto/Anatolia: more gold at Copler
Monday June 23, 11:03 am ET


Follow-up drilling at Copler cuts 99 meters of 3.0 gram gold per tonne in one hole, three of four holes end in gold mineralization.
TORONTO, June 23 /CNW/ - Three of four follow-up diamond core holes intersected and ended in good gold values at the Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration ('Rio Tinto')-Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ('Anatolia') Copler Joint Venture prospect in central Turkey. Holes CDD-54A, CDD-65 and CDD-66 expanded the mineralization at depth and beyond previously assumed boundaries of the +4 million ounce inferred resource, and bottomed in interesting gold values. CDD-67 was a 'wildcat' step-out.
This follows the previously-reported program that confirmed and delineated shallow, direct-leachable gold in the Main and Marble zones and extended gold zones along the intrusive/marble contact and northwest of the Main Zone. A number of those holes stopped in +2 gram per tonne sulfide gold, indicating a good potential to increase the overall resource. To date the deposit has been estimated to contain an inferred resource of 4.1 million ounces gold at an average grade of 3.1 grams gold per tonne.

Hole CDD-54A (85 meters (at) 1.5 grams gold per tonne) indicates potentially economic gold values may extend nearly 300 meters north of the boundary used for the Main Zone resource estimate. Holes CDD-65 (47.3 meters (at) 4.2 grams gold per tonne) and CDD-66 (99 meters (at) 3.0 grams gold per tonne) expand Manganese Mine gold mineralization to the south and at depth. CDD-67, a 'wildcat' hole drilled over 300 meters southwest of the Main Zone, did not intersect any potentially economic gold values.

Mr. Richard Moores, Anatolia's President said, "These encouraging results should increase the size of gold zone, particularly in the Marble and Main Zones. The Joint Venture is currently focused on completing resource modeling and planning the next phase of evaluation. Potentially important progress is being made in improving metallurgical recoveries for the refractory portion of the resource. A progress report is anticipated soon."


Summary of significant drill results at Copler follow:

 
  
 	    CDD-54-A 
 	    -------- 
 	    From        To    Interval     Gold 
 	    Meters    Meters   Meters    Gm/Tonne 
 	    ------    ------   ------    -------- 
 	     22.0      35.0     13.0       1.1 
 	     48.0      58.0     10.0       1.5 
 	     88.0     150.0     62.0       1.6    Bottomed in + 1 gram gold per 
 	                                          tonne; T.D (at) 150 meters 
  
  
 	    CDD 65 
 	    ------ 
 	    From        To    Interval     Gold 
 	    Meters    Meters   Meters    Gm/Tonne 
 	    ------    ------   ------    -------- 
 	    165.0     201.8     36.8       4.5 
 	    257.0     267.5     10.5       2.9    Bottomed in +1 gram gold per tonne; 
 	                                          T.D (at) 267.5 m. 
  
 	    CDD-66 
 	    ------ 
 	    From        To    Interval     Gold 
 	    Meters    Meters   Meters    Gm/Tonne 
 	    ------    ------   ------    -------- 
 	     60.0      80.6     20.6       1.3 
 	     84.0      92.0      8.0       1.6 
 	    103.9     116.1     12.2       2.8 
 	    165.0     180.4     15.4       2.7 
 	    258.5     301.0     42.5       4.1    Lower 42.5 m. (at) 4.1 gram gold 
 	                                          per tonne; T.D (at) 303.5 m. 
 	   

Rio Tinto has earmarked US$2.4 million for the overall 2003 Anatolia/Rio Tinto JV Turkish program. This includes funding for grassroots exploration as well as for those projects within which Rio Tinto is seeking to earn an interest.
In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration formed a 4- year strategic alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. To date, Rio Tinto has funded over US$8 million for JV exploration, with additional funding in 2003. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three prospects in Turkey, each requiring expenditures of US$10.5 million and payments of US$1.5 million for a 65% interest. Anatolia is teamed with one of the premiere mining companies in the world, enabling it to explore and advance its portfolio of exciting projects. Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen jointly by Rio Tinto and Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities regulations.

To view map, please visit http://files.newswire.ca/270/stike.doc


Anatolia has 30.9 million shares issued and outstanding, 38.6 million
fully diluted. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Anatolia trades
on the TSX Venture Exchange as ANO.U, and Rio Tinto plc trades on the London
and Australian Stock Exchanges as RIO and on the New York Stock Exchange as
RTP.

For further information

Richard C. Moores, President, [phone]/9947 (fax), or George Duggan, Investor Relations, [phone]/249-7024 (fax), or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com

[longjonsilver]

this one sells so cheaply because it has little promotion. i just calculated that if they have 4 million ounces, 38 million shares fully diluted, selling for .70$US gives us 6.65$US/ounce. since ANO.u has only 1/3 of the deposit (assuming that rio tinto fully earns in) then it is really selling for 19.95$US per ounce of gold in the ground. given that they have a lot of other prospects that havent been explored and that rio tinto continues to fund exploration this is really cheap! this one ran up to the 1.70's during the last gold stock run and will do it again imho. possible three bagger here from these prices.

longjonsilver

[Ed Monton]

Another buying opportunity this morning. I continue to be amazed by the way this one trades.

http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ANOu.V&d=c&k=c1&a=v&p=s&t=5d&l=on&z=m&am...

[Ed Monton]

NEWS

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnw/030421/anatolia_drill_result_1.html

[Frank Pembleton]

I find it incredible that a company can increase their reserves by 35% and then watch their stock price challenge the 52 week low not long afterwards. Fwiw, I'm long on this one (from a higher price) it was one of the juniors that made the cut when I decided to reduce my allocation to this sector.

Turkey or not-- the gold is in the ground and there isn't (as of yet) any infrastructure to be concerned about. Just a low volume sell-off from investors that are reacting (as opposed to anticipating) Desert Storm II.

Regards,
Michael.......

[Ed Monton]

Would have been a good day to get a stinky bid filled but all my funds tied up elsewhere unfortunately.

Seventy cents will look really cheap later this year.

tf

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia/Rio Tinto inferred gold resource at Copler prospect exceeds 4 million ounces
Wednesday March 5, 4:46 pm ET


Main Zone inferred resource increases 35% from 1.7 to 2.3 million ounces gold; overall inferred resource at Copler rises to 4.2 million ounces.
TORONTO, March 5 /CNW/ - An update of the Main Zone at Copler by Watts, Griffis and McOuat Consulting Geologists and Engineers Limited of Toronto, Ontario commissioned by Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ('Anatolia') increases the Main Zone inferred resource to 33 million tonnes at 2.1 grams gold per tonne, up 35% from 1.7 million ounces gold to 2.3 million ounces gold. Consequently, the overall inferred resource at Copler rises to 4.2 million ounces gold, up 600,000 ounces from the 3.6 million ounces announced in the April 2002 technical report. Copler is being jointly developed by Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Limited ('Rio Tinto').
The 2.3 million ounce resource assumes a 0.5 gram cutoff and yields an average 2.1 grams gold per tonne for the Main Zone. Using a 1.0 gram cutoff reduces the inferred resource by only 100,000 ounces, to 2.2 million ounces, but increases the average grade for the Main Zone to 2.4 grams gold per tonne, resulting in an overall 4.1 million ounce inferred resource at an average 3.4 grams gold per tonne.

The Anatolia/Rio Tinto JV currently has three drills running at Copler to try to confirm and expand the shallow, oxide portion of the 4.2 million ounce inferred resource announced above. Results from this round of drilling or the next might permit an overall re-assessment of the entire resource, which is open for expansion. Rio Tinto has earmarked US$2.4 million for the overall 2003 Anatolia/Rio Tinto JV Turkish program.

In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration formed a 4-year strategic alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. To date, Rio Tinto has funded over US$8 million for JV exploration, with additional funding in 2003. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three prospects in Turkey, each requiring expenditures of US$10.5 million and payments of US$1.5 million for a 65% interest. Anatolia is teamed with one of the premiere mining companies in the world, enabling it to explore and advance its portfolio of exciting projects. Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories, Ireland, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen jointly by Rio Tinto and Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a "qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities regulations.

Anatolia has 30.5 million shares issued and outstanding, 37.9 million fully diluted.


The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Anatolia trades
on the TSX Venture Exchange as ANO.U, and Rio Tinto plc trades on the London
and Australian Stock Exchanges as RIO and on the New York Stock Exchange as
RTP.

For further information

Richard C. Moores, President, [phone]/9947 (fax)
or George Duggan, Investor Relations, [phone]/249-7024 (fax)
or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com.

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Minerals to develop prospects

Anatolia to spend US$2 million over 2 years on 8 prospects. Three drills at Anatolia/Rio Tinto
Copler aimed at oxide gold mineralization.

TORONTO, March 3 /CNW/ - Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (symbol:
ANO.U) plans to spend approximately US$2 million over 2 years to advance 8 of
its most prospective wholly-owned, non-Rio Tinto JV properties. These include
2 large porphyry copper systems, a 30-kilometer long gold belt, 3 massive
sulfide prospects (one adjacent to Inmet Mining Corporation's 20-million tonne
Cayeli mine) and 2 carbonate-hosted silver/zinc/lead prospects. Plans call for
a comprehensive program of geology, geochemistry, geophysics and drilling. The
program will commence with field season 2003. The primary goal of this program
is to advance these projects sufficiently to attract major joint venture
partners.
In addition, Anatolia Minerals and Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Ltd.
('Rio Tinto') have three drills running at their JV Copler prospect. The
program aims to confirm and, hopefully, expand the shallow, oxide portion of
the 3.6 million ounce inferred resource announced in March, 2002. An initial
US$600,000 funding provides for an initial 2,000 meters of drilling in 20
holes and for more metallurgical, engineering and environmental work.
Favorable results should lead to additional funds and a conceptual study, the
first step in Rio Tinto's formal project review process. Rio Tinto has
earmarked US$2.4 million for its JV program with Anatolia in 2003.
In April, 2000, Anatolia and Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration formed a 4-
year strategic alliance to seek base and precious metal deposits in Turkey. To
date, Rio Tinto has funded over US$8 million for JV exploration, with
additional funding in 2003. Rio Tinto is currently earning into three
prospects in Turkey, each requiring expenditures of US$10.5 million and
payments of US$1.5 million for a 65% interest. Anatolia is teamed with one of
the premiere mining companies in the world, enabling it to explore and advance
its portfolio of exciting projects. Assays are performed by OMAC Laboratories,
Ireland, with quality control of sampling, preparation and assaying overseen
jointly by Rio Tinto and Anatolia whose President, Richard C. Moores, is a
"qualified person" for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities
regulations.
Anatolia has 30.5 million shares issued and outstanding, 37.9 million
fully diluted.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Anatolia trades
on the TSX Venture Exchange as ANO.U, and Rio Tinto plc trades on the London
and Australian Stock Exchanges as RIO and on the New York Stock Exchange as
RTP.




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For further information: Richard C. Moores, President,
[phone]/9947 (fax), or George Duggan, Investor Relations,
[phone]/249-7024 (fax), or visit www.anatolia-minerals.com

[Ed Monton]

Anatolia Announces Closing Of First Tranche Of Private Placement
2/20/03

Anatolia upgraded to TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 with new symbol: ANO.U

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ("Anatolia") announced today the closing of the first tranche of a private placement offering for gross proceeds of US$2,925,000. Anatolia issued 3,250,000 units at a price of US$0.90 per unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for an additional common share at an exercise price of US$1.30 per warrant at any time up to May 20, 2004. The units are subject to a four-month hold period expiring on June 21, 2003.

Haywood Securities Inc. and Dundee Securities Corporation acted as agents for the offering. The agents received a commission of US$204,750 in connection with the offering. In addition, the agents received an aggregate of 325,000 broker warrants in connection with the offering. Each broker warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for one common share of Anatolia at an exercise price of US$0.90 per broker warrant at any time up to May 20, 2004.

Anatolia expects to complete the second tranche of the private placement, comprising 350,000 units, before March 29, 2003. The terms and conditions of the units comprising the second tranche will be the same as the terms and conditions of the units comprising this first tranche of the private placement.

Anatolia also announced today that it has met the requirements for a Tier 1 company on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), and that, effective today, its classification on the Exchange has changed from Tier 3 to Tier 1. Concurrent with the upgrade to Tier 1, the trading symbol for Anatolia has changed from YMC.U to ANO.U.

Anatolia now has 29.3 million shares issued and outstanding, 37.9 million fully diluted.

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited
R. C. Moores
President
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
or
George Duggan
Investor Relations
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.anatolia-minerals.com

NEWS RELEASE TRANSMITTED BY CCNMatthews The Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy nor accuracy of this release. Anatolia trades on the Exchange as ANO.U.

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