MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORP

Imperial Metals Corporation announces that Huckleberry Mines Ltd. has approved an extension of the Huckleberry mine, located 123 kilometres southwest of Houston, British Columbia. The extension of the mine plan includes the Saddle Zone resource, and will provide for mill feed to extend milling operations to the end of 2011. Annual estimated copper production will be 40 million pounds per year. The Saddle Zone resource, located between the Main Zone pit and the Main Zone Extension pit. This zone has a high potential, according to Imperial, to provide additional extensions to the mine life depending on the copper price. British Columbia. Imperial holds a 50% interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd.