Microdiamonds Identified at Webb Kimberlite Field

Symbol: ASX: CHNTSX: CXN
Shares outstanding: 298 million
Fully diluted: 306 million

PERTH, Western Australia, Feb. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Chalice Gold Mines Limited (TSX: CXN) (ASX: CHN) ("Chalice") is pleased to advise that Meteoric Resources Limited (ASX: MEI) has recently announced positive exploration results at the Webb Diamond Project in Western Australia.

Please refer to Meteoric Resources ASX announcement dated February 6, 2014 at www.asx.com.au (ASX code: MEI) titled "Microdiamonds Identified at Webb Kimberlite Field" or visit www.meteoric.com.au.

GeoCrystal Limited is earning a 70 per cent interest in the Webb Diamond Project.  Chalice currently has a 10.1% equity interest in GeoCrystal with options to acquire a further 5,433,333 shares, which, if exercised will increase Chalice's stake to 19.9 per cent on a fully diluted basis.  Chalice has also been granted a conditional first right of refusal on future financings until its stake has reached 51 per cent of GeoCrystal.

BILL BENT
Managing Director

Chalice Gold Mines Limited

February 7, 2014

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Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Chalice Gold Mines Limited

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