The estimated 2008 World Mine Antimony Production is as follows:

1) China - 150,000 Tons

2) Bolivia - 5,000 "

3) South Africa - 4,400 "

4) Other Countries - 4,000 "

5) Russia - 3,000 "

On top of these figures, there has been no U.S. production since the year 2,000.

Secondly, China has been restricting their Antimony exports recently.

Bottom line is that this scenario presently a tremendous opportunity for Silverado Gold Mines to step up to the plate - such an unappreciated fact by many people.