Claude Resources Inc. Intends to Sell Remaining Oil & Natural Gas Assets

"Furthers Corporate Strategy of Monetizing Non-Core Assets"

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TSX - CRJ

NYSE Amex - CGR

SASKATOON, March 19 /CNW/ - Claude Resources Inc. ("Claude" or the "Company") today announced that it is putting its remaining oil and natural gas interests on the market as it further executes its corporate strategy of monetizing non-core assets.

Significant properties, which are situated in Alberta, include the following:

    
    -   A 1.82% working interest in the Nipisi Gilwood Unit No. 1 located 110
        kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Alberta; and
    -   A 6.29% working interest in wells near Zama, Alberta.
    

The sale of the Company's remaining oil and natural gas assets is once again being brokered through Ted Renner of Kiora Resources ([email protected] or 519-377-5360). A detailed property list can be obtained from Mr. Renner.

Following advertisement of the properties and extensive industry contact with potential purchasers, negotiations will be conducted with the most interested parties with the intent of obtaining secure binding proposals by mid-May.

Claude Resources Inc. is a public company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX-CRJ) and the NYSE Amex (NYSE Amex-CGR). Claude is a gold exploration and mining company with an asset base located entirely in Canada. Since 1991, Claude has produced approximately 880,000 ounces of gold from its Seabee mining operation in northeastern Saskatchewan. The Company also owns 100% of the 10,000 acre Madsen property in the prolific Red Lake gold camp of northwestern Ontario.

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For further information: Neil McMillan, President & CEO, Phone: [phone] or Marc Lepage, Investor Relations, Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected], Website: www.clauderesources.com