The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. PACIFIC IMPERIAL MINES INC. 1605-750 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2T8 Canada Telephone: (604) 669.6332 Facsimile: (604) 688.9336 Email: ppm-corp@telus.net December 13, 2004 PPM-TSX Venture NEWS RELEASE VANCOUVER, British Columbia – February 1, 2006 – Pacific Imperial Mines Inc. (“Pacific Imperial”) announces the appointment of Bruno Barde as Vice-President, Exploration for the Company. . Mr. Barde is a Professional Geologist with extensive domestic and international experience in public mining companies. Mr. Barde has been granted incentive stock options to purchase 25,000 common shares of the Company exercisable within five years (5) at $0.22 per share, subject to regulatory approval. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PACIFIC IMPERIAL MINES INC. “H. Leo King” H. Leo King President For further information: Pacific Imperial Mines Inc., Mr. H. Leo King, President Phone: (604) 688-9368