03/12/2001- drilling expected to commence by Mon

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GOLDEN ARCH RESOURCES LTD.
8930 OAK STREET, VANCOUVER, BC V6P 4B7 [phone] 1-800-661-0091 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE
Symbol: GAI (CDNX) Exemption 12g3 - 2(b)
O.T.C. GARC-F SEC File # 82-659

March 12, 2001

Vancouver B.C. – The Company is pleased to announce that drilling is expected to commence by Monday, March 19, 2001 on the Company’s McClendon Prospect in Parker County, Texas. The well will be drilled to a depth sufficiently adequate to test all sands, limes, and conglomerates through the “Big Saline” section at a depth of approximately 5600’. The duration of drilling and completion is expected to be three weeks. The Company has a 5% working interest in the oil and gas prospect.

For further information on this news release please contact Richard J. Watson 1-800-661-0091,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Golden Arch Resources Ltd.
"Richard J. Watson"
Director

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