SLAM Chairman Chosen for Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Dr. John Hansuld

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MIRAMICHI, NB, Oct. 28, 2011 /CNW/ - SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: SXL) (US-OTC: SLMF) ("SLAM") is pleased to congratulate SLAM Chairman, Dr. John Hansuld, Ph. D. on being chosen for induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Dr. Hansuld has had an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in which he has taken 3 properties to production status while working for Canamax Resources. His achievements have been recognized by numerous industry awards, including the Northern Miner's "Mining Man of the Year" in 1988, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) "Developer of the Year" in 1989, and the "Past Presidents' Medal" of the Association of Exploration Geochemists. John served as President of the PDAC from 1993 to 1996. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Management Development Program.

The induction ceremony will be held on January 12th, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Dr. Hansuld will be inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame for a lifetime of achievements in the mining and metals industry.

About SLAM Exploration Ltd:

SLAM is a mineral resource company based in Miramichi, New Brunswick and is currently drilling silver-copper-lead-zinc in New Brunswick.  The Company has a significant gold portfolio including the Reserve Creek gold deposit in Ontario. Additional information about SLAM and its projects is available at www.slamexploration.com or from SEDAR filings at www.sedar.com.

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On behalf of the Board
Mike Taylor, P. Geo.
President & CEO
SLAM Exploration Ltd.

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