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Ridgeback Global Resources Plc. Signed Joint Venture Agreement with CanAlaska Ur
anium Ltd., for up to 50% of the Zeballos Gold Project, Vancouver Island, British Colombia Canada.



Ridgeback Global Resources Plc.

Signed Joint Venture Agreement with CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., for up to 50% of the Zeballos Gold Project, Vancouver Island, British Colombia Canada.

Ridgeback Global Resources Plc.

(WKN: A1CTMK, RDM: Frankfurt) (“Ridgeback”) an emerging force in the exploration and development stage mining industry, is pleased to announce the signing of an Option Agreement with CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.

(CanAlaska), for up to 50% of the Zeballos Gold Project, Vancouver Island, British Colombia.

CanAlaska, a leading international producer of Uranium, has identified Ridgeback as its preferred partner in renewing its focus on the clear opportunity the Zeballos Gold project presents.

NI43-101 reports have been completed by CanAlaska that show high grade gold deposits of 20,000 oz’s, with results showing geologically significant characteristics that warrant further exploration and development on the existing concessions for the discovery of further gold deposits. Tim Cocker, CEO of Ridgeback states “All of us at Ridgeback are delighted to have secured such an experienced mining partner in CanAlaska.

The Zeballos Project provides a winning combination of historical production, proven NI43-101 complaint gold reserves and significant blue-sky potential through additional exploration opportunities.” He concludes “Ridgeback will continue its strategy of identifying suitable Joint Venture partners and forming strategic alliances with established mining companies to help build long term value for its shareholders.” The Zeballos Project gold property is comprised of 22 crown granted mineral claims totalling approximately 336.39 hectares, located 270 km west-northwest of the City of Vancouver, on the west-central coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The mineral claims are 100 per cent owned by CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.

These mineral claims are in two groups: the Central Zeballos group and the Britannia M group.

The CanAlaska mineral claims are part of the historic Zeballos gold mining camp. Ridgeback Global Resources Plc.

Signs Joint Venture Agreements with Sierra Leone Gold and Diamond Mine Developers and have formed and registered a new company: Ridgeback Mining Sierra Leone, Ltd. Ridgeback Global Resources Plc.

(WKN: A1CTMK, RDM: Frankfurt) an exploration and development stage mining company is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (L.O.I.) to form a Joint Venture (J/V) partnership with Sierra Leone based Gold and Diamond Mining developers Praus Trading and Mining Company (Praus).

Praus, under the guidance of C.E.O.s Tom Issic Tucker and Stefan Hesse, secured a number of valuable mining concessions in the mineral rich region of the Kono District, Sierra Leone, Western Africa.

Ridgeback has agreed to a 5 year partnership agreement that provides the right to invest into and develop all gold and diamond mining concessions secured through Praus in Sierra Leone, as well as a 5 year renewable option based on the discretion of Ridgeback Global Resources.

In addition, and as a part of this JV agreement, a new company has formed called Ridgeback Mining Sierra Leone Ltd., and this company will be under the Directorship of Mr.

Tom Issic Tucker.

Mr.

Tucker is a member of the Kaimondoh family, and son of Paramount Chief Alhaji Kaimondoh, and is the nephew of Vice President Samuel Sam-Sumana, and through his family connections, Ridgeback has been offered the choice of the most productive diamond and gold sites throughout their regions.

Mr.

Tucker has substantial experience in mining operations, especially within the Kono Chiefdom, and will be involved in managing general mining operations, logistics, and manpower in regards to the operations of mining concessions owned by his noble family.

Under the terms of the L.O.I., Ridgeback will acquire up to 40% equity of Ridgeback Mining Sierra Leone (RMSL) for all concessions obtained via an investment agreement for a total sum of $500,000 invested per concession to be used to bring each concession into fully mechanised production.

Management expectations are to have the Nimiyama mine operational within weeks of securing funds into the project, as all concessions are fully licensed and permitted.

Further investment will be applied to the many additional claims in the surrounding Chiefdoms. Mr.

Tucker is quoted as saying, “I am so pleased to work with Ridgeback Global Resources.

They have shown a strong desire to have a presence in Sierra Leone for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone, and through their philanthropic efforts, are welcomed to mine in Sierra Leone and stop the exploitation of our people when it comes to the mining industry.” Ridgeback Global Resources also confirmed the appointment of Easthill Financial Partners an integrated investor relations and public relations firm specializing in small-cap and emerging growth public companies, for strategic counselling and conducting a comprehensive investor relations program. Tim Cocker, Ridgeback’s CEO, commented upon signing with Easthill “We are delighted to partner with Damon Connor and his team at Easthill, whose experience in counselling small cap companies, such as Ridgeback, is well known throughout the industry.

Easthill has considerable experience in working with international companies introducing them and their quality products to targeted investors on the mainland of Europe.

We are confident that they will help us gain recognition among investors and help increase our shareholder base throughout the European financial communities." “At Easthill Financial Partners, we implement and manage long term strategies to broaden our client’s exposure in the institutional and retail investment communities.” begins Damon Connor, CEO of Easthill, he continues “On the institutional side, we target investors on a sector basis.

On road shows and capital introductions we create communication platforms that enable companies to interact with dedicated portfolio managers, private investors and funds.

Our retail exposure is planned out strategically with the client to coincide and take advantage of company and industry news, events and developments.”
About Ridgeback: Ridgeback Global Resources Plc (WKN: A1CTMK, RDM: Frankfurt), an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of Gold and Diamond properties in Canada, Sierra Leone and South Africa.

Ridgeback has formed a strategic alliance with the former Praus Mining & Trading, now Ridgeback Mining Sierra Leone (RMSL), an established gold and diamond mining company in Sierra Leone, Western Africa.

Ridgeback has agreed terms with RMSL for an initial term of 10 years to enter into Joint Venture agreements on all current and future gold and diamond mining concessions secured through the joint venture partnership. Additionally, Ridgeback has secured a J/V agreement with CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.

to own up to 50% of its proven gold reserves in the 336 Hectare Zeballos Project on Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Canada.

The company also owns a 100% interest in the 3,524 hectare Ridgeback Diamond project in the Saskatchewan, a proven diamond rich area in Canada.

About CanAlaska CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.

(CVV -- TSX.V, CVVUF -- OTCBB, DH7 -- Frankfurt) is undertaking uranium exploration in twenty 100%-owned and three optioned uranium projects in Canadas Athabasca Basin -- the "Saudi Arabia of Uranium".

Since September 2004, the Company has aggressively acquired one of the largest land positions in the region, comprising over 2,500,000 acres (10,117 sq.

km or 3,906 sq.

miles).

To-date, CanAlaska has expended over Cdn$60 million exploring its properties and has delineated multiple uranium targets. For more information about the company please visit www.ridgebackmining.com, www.ridgebackmining.de.

For any further information please contact our Investor Relations Team directly: Investor relations phone: +44 (0)207 193 0540 Email: Germany investor relations office: +49 (0)7031 785 2789
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