MXV.V, Maximus Ventures recently acquired 12 mining claims in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Fred Graybeal, CEO, was recently in Nevada mapping drill targets. <A HREF="http://www.maximusventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=101822&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=Maximus-Ventures-Ltd.-Signs-Option-on-Nevada-Gold-Prospect" target="_blank">http://www.maximusventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=101822&_Type=News-Releases&_Title...</A> MXV.V is also active with MNG(MAE.TO)in the Hope Bay Project, Canada. Drilling resumed the last week of April, 2005. Should have results from initial drilling fairly soon. Last years' drill results were very promising. <A HREF="http://www.maximusventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=104069&_Type=News-Releases&_Title=Maximus-Ventures-Ltd.-Announces-Plans-for-2005-Hope-Bay-Drill-Program-5400-.." target="_blank">http://www.maximusventures.com/s/NewsReleases.asp?ReportID=104069&_Type=News-Releases&_Title...</A>. This one has been flying under the radar, thought I would mention it.