Ungava Mines Inc.: Quebec Litigation Update
Toronto, Canada (October 2, 2008) – Ungava Mines Inc. (OTCBB: UGVMF) (the “Corporation”) advises that on advice of Counsel, Ungava Mineral Exploration Inc., “UMEI”, the Corporation’s Quebec subsidiary, is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from the recent Quebec Court of Appeal Decision upholding a ruling dismissing its Amended and Particularized Motion to Institute Proceedings as against Glenn Mullan and Bruce Durham for reasons of Res Judicata. While there can be no assurance that such leave will be granted, serious grounds have been raised for the Supreme Court to consider.
Regarding the pending arbitration proceeding with Canadian Royalties Inc. to which the Corporation’s parent, Nearctic Nickel Mines Inc. and UMEI are parties, the Superior Court of Quebec has been seized of certain procedural issues that require determination. No date has been set for a hearing.
For further information, contact:
Glen Erikson
President
Ungava Mines Inc.
Telephone No: (905) 274-3164
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