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Convergence of Information Technology (IT)/Physical Security
The survey asks for CSOs' insights on the hot topic of security
convergence; that is, whether the top security chiefs should oversee both
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VANCOUVER , British Columbia----Marc
Cernovitch, President + CEO of Halo Resources Ltd.0 feet, 0.239
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Quality Control and Quality Assurance Program

About 1600 samples were submitted for gold analysis to Accurassay
Laboratories in Thunder Bay, an assay laboratory accredited by the
Standards Council of Canada. (TSX VENTURE:HLO )(OTCBB:HLOSF)(FWB:HRL) is a
Canadian-based resource company focused on the acquisition of near
production base and precious base metal deposits.

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"There's no 'one-size-fits-all' description of the chief security
officer," says CSO Senior Editor Todd Datz. The survey also reveals one in five (19%) respondents have their
MBAs and almost half (48%) have certifications such as Certified Protection
Professionals (CPP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professionals
(CISSP)., usually referred to as corporate or physical
security) with information security (i.

Survey Methodology
The third annual State of the CSO survey, conducted by CSO magazine, was
administered online from February 14, 2005 to March 14, 2005.
Additional results will be released as assay data become available:

- Hole 05-14 returned 0.8 979.0 4.7 350. Although the management and officers of Halo
Resources Ltd.

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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
Seventy-one percent (71%) of CSOs also say that, in the past year, their
organizations' leadership placed an increased value on risk management.com), the CSO
Perspectives(TM) conference and the CSO Executive Council(TM).

Table 1. QA/QC data is currently being analyzed

Qualified Person

The above information has been prepared under the supervision of
Kevin Leonard, who is designated as a "Qualified Person " with the
ability and authority to verify the authenticity and validity of the
data.

Halo Resources Ltd.

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The research
reveals the finance industry is most receptive to the idea of convergence . Key business topics, such as reporting
relationships, security spending priorities, career paths , and the future of
the CSO role are addressed in the issue.html.215 opt Au over a 9. This hole extends
the zone of mineralization approximately 1000 ft SW of the previously
define gold envelope. Summary of Recent Results
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HOLE SECTION FROM TO LENGTH GRADE
(ft) (ft) (ft) (opt Au)
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05-11 8,300N 922 .7 483.542
720.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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S. The results are from
core holes designed to expand gold resources by testing the down
plunge extension of the prospective Main and East Zones and also
along strike to the southwest where widely-spaced historical holes
have intersected encouraging gold values.
should be considered highly speculative.

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, In its June issue , IDG's CSO
magazine reports the influence of security executives is on the rise."

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROPRIETARY RESEARCH
Effective Leadership
As reported in the June issue, survey results show effective communication
skills are key to CSO success.

Halo Continues to Hit High Grade Gold at Duport

3 0.5 5. The field work is supervised by Kevin Leonard, the project
"Qualified Person" under the definition of NI 43-101.

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Approximately half (48%) of respondents also believe security is viewed
as essential to business as opposed to an overhead cost (up from 25% in 2004).217.

Halo Resources Ltd.

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The
annual State of the CSO issue, the magazine's third in as many years , digs
deep into the role of chief security officers (CSOs) in today's security-
conscious world , and includes telling data from proprietary research conducted
by the magazine in February and March .com

- Hole 05-16 returned 0.542 opt Au over a length of 4.

Gold mineralization at Duport is hosted by well-developed quartz
and sulphide-rich zones that occupy a pronounced flexure along the
western margin of the Stevens Island sub-volcanic complex.4 4.9 782.

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com/read /060105/index.com/cso_research_index.CSOonline.1330 (cell)
lpiscatelli@cxo.788 opt gold over 3 feet), some of which have
significantly extended the zone of mineralization (700 feet down
plunge and 1000 feet along strike to the SW). This
flexure is defined as the Duport Deformation Zone (DDZ ) and which is
several hundred feet wide and trends northeasterly over a strike
length of sixteen (16) kilometers.110
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05-13 7 ,400N 480. The Company is
operated by an experienced management team and backed by a strong
network of mining financiers. The Company's growth
strategy is to develop a diversified portfolio of advanced mining
projects.

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The CSO portfolio
includes a companion website (http://www. The magazine's
carefully targeted, controlled circulation of 27,000 security leaders hail
from the private and public sectors . The U.

CONTACT:
Lori Piscatelli
508.145 opt Au over a length of 9.0 0.1 0.halores.

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Our goal in taking this approach is to help security
leaders glean some insights that will help them in their current and future
roles. edition of the magazine and
website are the recipients of more than 50 awards to date, including the
American Society of Business Publication Editor's Magazine of the Year award
as well as eight Jesse H.535 opt over 13.

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"This year we're looking at the
role from the perspective of five practitioners, examining how they chose
their career paths, what security and what business challenges they face in
their organizations. intersection.738
1,036.3 0.0 2.3 241. The program consisted of
submitting duplicate, standard and blank samples.

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CSO Magazine Reveals Security Executives ' Influence on the Rise

Licensed editions of CSO magazine
are published around the world, in countries including Australia, France and
Sweden. CSO magazine, CSOonline.7 feet and
included 0.206
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05-14 8,200N 777. Currently the Company has a treasury of
$5 million, to carry forward its operations. Website: www. The TSX Venture Exchange has
in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has
neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

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When asked the primary reason security leaders
are fired, 70% of respondents cite an inability to communicate with executive
management . CSO subscribers
were invited to take the survey.

About CSO
Launched in 2002, CSO magazine provides chief security officers (CSOs)
with analysis and insight on security trends and a keen understanding of how
to develop successful strategies to secure all business assets-from people to
information and financial value to physical infrastructure.

Previously announced results have included several high-grade
gold intersections (0.234 opt Au over a length of 4. Hole 14 correlates
with a north plunging shoot defining the Main Zone at Section 8600N.125 opt Au over a length of 23.460
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05-17 7,500N 232.

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asp in the coming weeks. The CSO Perspectives(TM) conference, the first face-to-face conference
designed for CSOs and featuring speakers from the national stage and the CSO
community, offers educational and networking opportunities for pre-qualified
corporate and government security executives . (TSX
VENTURE:HLO)(OTCBB:HLOSF)(FWB:HRL) is pleased to announce the latest
results from the exploration drill program being carried out on the
Company's Duport gold project near Kenora, Ontario.156
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05 -16 8,100N 346.5 725.6 265.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Marc Cernovitch , President + CEO

Except for the historical statements contained herein, this news
release presents forward-looking statements that involve inherent
risks and uncertainties.

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With increased responsibility and visibility in the organization, CSOs are
seeking more security-and business-credentials in order to achieve a greater
impact in the organization and in the boardroom," says Datz.
The special State of the CSO issue is available in this month's print
edition and online at http: //www.com, CSO Perspectives conference and the
CSO Executive Council are produced by International Data Group's award-winning
business unit: CXO Media Inc.

The immediate exploration plans are as follows:

- Complete a geological model using all available drill hole data
to form the basis for a new, NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate

- Complete an internal scoping study to establish the economic
viability of a short term production start-up.

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A CSO Executive Guide --a time-saving knowledge-kit combining case studies,
research, real-world details, tips, check lists and an annotated bibliography
--on the topic of the State of the CSO will also be available for purchase at
http://www. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and Grand
Neal runner-up honors two years in a row.2 ft
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House of Representatives; Lisa
Johnson, CISO, Nike; Mark Barnes, director of safety and security, Kiawah
Island Golf Resort; and Regis Becker, global director of security and
compliance, PPG Industries.0 ft.

Table 1 below provides details of significant assay results from
Holes 05-10 to 17 inclusive.9 4.

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S.1 1,040. Rejects and pulps
from a range of grades were submitted to a second accredited
laboratory.

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Hangingwall Zone and 0.0 ft in the East
Zone

- Hole 05-17 returned 0. A seventy (70) line kilometer
detailed surface geophysics program has confirmed the presence of
several major structural discontinuities within the DDZ and adjacent
to the existing deposit.

- Complete analysis of geophysical data and design a program to
assess the potential for further expansion of the Duport gold deposit. Leonard is
a consulting geologist with more than 25 years experience in gold
exploration. Investors are cautioned that,
except as disclosed in the materials to be prepared in connection
with the transaction , any information released or received with
respect to the transaction may not be accurate or complete and should
not be relied upon.

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systems).csoonline.

Highlights of the most recent holes are summarized below.2 928.110
977.8 2. A quality assurance quality control
(QA/QC) program was maintained consistent with the Mining Standards
Task Force recommendations of 1999. believe that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions,
they give no assurance that their expectations will be achieved.
Certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's operations
include political, economic, environmental and geological issues,
including but not limited to, the continued need for additional
capital, the competition within the mining industry, and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed
with the British Columbia Securities Commission and the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. Trading in the securities of Halo Resources Ltd.

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CSO Magazine Announces Results of Its Original Research in Third Annual State
of the CSO Issue

Website: http://www.e. (Note: not all respondents answered all
questions).theciostore. The CSO Executive Council is a
professional organization of CSOs created to advance strategic security
practices.337 opt gold over 4.5 6.1 0.8 4.

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"Organizations are putting more importance on the role of security today. Results show respondents are mixed on whether convergence is a good
idea, with 24% reporting always; 31% saying yes, in my industry; 38% saying
not in my industry and 6% stating it is never a good idea. A total of 313 security professionals across
a wide variety of industries were each asked 24 questions developed by the
magazine's editorial staff .6838 (office)
774.460 opt Au over a length of 5. Further analysis is on-going but these
anomalies represent excellent targets for future exploration drilling
and the potential for significant expansion of the Duport gold
resource.7 1. Mr.

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Top findings from the survey reveal
more than half of respondents (59%) find senior management views the role of
the CSO as a strategic and permanent position, compared to 17% the previous
year.

ALSO IN THE JUNE ISSUE
In addition to the exclusive State of the CSO research results, the June
issue includes in-depth profiles of five leading security practitioners,
including Graham Kee, director of security, Port of Vancouver; Lou Magnotti,
chief information security officer (CISO), U.7 993.3 0.215
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