<ARTICLE> 5
<CIK> 0001031093
<NAME> METALLINE MINING COMPANY

                             
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<FN>
<F1>Consists of $1,103,671 in resource properties and claims, and $132,166 in
property and equipment, at cost.
<F2>Consists of $3,977,350 in additional paid-in capital, less a deficit of
$2,969,262 accumulated during exploration stage, plus $288,000 stock options
and warrants.
<F3>Consists of $3,214 in interest income.
</FN>