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THIS  SCHEDULE  CONTAINS  SUMMARY  FINANCIAL   INFORMATION  EXTRACTED  FROM  THE
EXPLORATION  COMPANY  UNAUDITED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR  QUARTER
ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH.
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