Blackstone Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BLV) has, subject to regulatory approval, granted 2,333,000 five year common share purchase options with an exercise price of $0.165 to employees, directors and consultants to the company.

On behalf of Blackstone Ventures Inc.

Dean MacEachern, President

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements - This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of the Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward looking statements, oral or written, made by itself or on its behalf.

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Contacts: Blackstone Ventures Inc. Investor Relations 604-687-3929 www.blv.ca