Glamis Highlights Marlin Project Benefits for Guatemala

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million to indigenous peoples from San Miguel Ixtahuacan and
Sipacapa. For San Miguel Ixtahuacan, receipt of these royalty
payments will nearly double current municipal budgets, allowing for
substantial infrastructure improvements in the area. It is estimated that after 2004, over 60% of project
costs will be paid directly into Guatemala.
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Over 1,500 employees and contractors continue to meet
deadlines and are working hard to achieve their goal of commercial
gold production in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Company
remains 100 percent unhedged., TSMC and Oracle receive special merit

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Ltd. has received Agere's
Outstanding Supplier Award," said Linton.

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RENO, Nev.

The benefits Marlin brings to Guatemala as a whole and to the
local communities are significant, as detailed below.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Glamis to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. (TSX:GLG) (NYSE:GLG)

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In 2004 alone, $33 million was paid to Guatemalan companies for
goods and services.

In the past two years, the Company has invested over $2. Often, but not always,
forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such
as "plans", "expects ", or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget",
"estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates " or "does not
anticipate", or "believes", or variation of such words and phrases or
state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could",
"would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Agere's actual results could differ materially
from the results stated or implied by those forward-looking statements due to
a number of risks and uncertainties. Agere disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

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in community development and infrastructure initiatives and is
currently funding the Sierra Madre Foundation with more than $400,000
per year .

Agere Systems Honors 2005 Strategic Suppliers for Delivering Outstanding Performance and Enhancing Competitiveness

"These 16 companies are critical
in helping Agere realize efficiencies and improve execution across our
operations.
-- Synopsys, Inc.

About Agere Systems
Agere Systems is a global leader in semiconductors for storage, wireless
data, and public and enterprise networks . The company's chips and software
power a broad range of computing and communications applications , from cell
phones, PCs, PDAs, hard disk drives and gaming devices to the world's most
sophisticated wireless and wireline networks.

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Forward-looking
statements, include, but are not limited to those with respect to,
the price of gold, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources,
the realization of mineral reserves estimates, the timing and amount
of estimated future production, costs of production , capital
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits,
success of exploration activities, Glamis' hedging practices,
permitting time lines, currency fluctuations, requirements for
additional capital, government regulation of mining operations,
environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title
disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage and the timing
and possible outcome of pending litigation.
-- Agilent Technologies Inc. Agere's customers include top
manufacturers of consumer electronics, communications and computing equipment.

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In partnership with surrounding
communities, our management team anticipates many years of valuable
contributions towards improving the well-being of local residents and
businesses."

Marlin project proven and probable reserves amount to 2.3 million
ounces of gold (of which 92% is expected to be recovered ) and 36.8 million, with
84% of the total going to Guatemala residents and more than $2. This also improves education by allowing
children to attend school throughout the year.1 percent of gross sales , as a small
portion of the mine facility falls within the community boundary. Written inquiries
should be sent to Agere Systems, Room 10A-301C, 1110 American Parkway NE,
Lehigh Valley Central Campus, Allentown, PA, 18109, USA.
Agere, Agere Systems and the Agere Systems logo are registered trademarks
of Agere Systems Inc.

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For
example, many families who are currently required to travel long
distances for agricultural work during parts of the year can now
remain in their communities. Guatemala mining law specifies a one percent
royalty on gross sales from gold and silver production to be split
equally between the Guatemalan government and the local municipality
of San Miguel Ixtahuacan. The Company remains
committed to developing safe and environmentally sound working
conditions at Marlin for the benefit of its employees, local
communities and shareholders. Customers
outside those countries may call 1-610-712-4323.

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Glamis expects that it will likely convert additional gold resources
within the mining areas to reserves.

Payroll and Employment

The 2004 Marlin payroll in Guatemala was over $4. Over the next ten years, Glamis has committed to grants of
$4 million to the Foundation to ensure that the sustainability goals
of the Foundation are realized. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements."
The businesses are evaluated on multiple criteria including cost,
technology, responsiveness, quality and supply assurance.

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Community Development and Infrastructure

In addition to the direct monetary benefits that the Marlin mine
development and operation brings to the local communities and
Guatemala as a whole, Glamis recognizes its social responsibilities
and is committed to a long-term community development program. In
2003, Glamis engaged with locals and the Citizens Development Corps
to design and implement sustainability planning in the communities
adjoining the Marlin project.

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Glamis President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McArthur
noted, "Given current Marlin mine plans, over $500 million of project
spending is expected to occur in Guatemala over the mine's life. These figures do not include IVA
tax payments made to date, which measure in the millions of dollars. It is clear that these payments fuel economic
prosperity, with much of the money invested and reinvested throughout
the country.
Progress in these and other sustainability programs will be reported
in the Annual Monitoring Report to be released shortly.

In addition, Agere announced the winners of its Strategic Supplier Awards ,
which recognize singular leadership across specific commodity areas:
-- Eastern Co. Customers in Canada may call 1-800-553-2448.

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The Integrated Community Development
Plan (ICDP) that resulted from these efforts contains the roadmap for
multi -sector development.

email requests for investor packets to: info@glamis. These companies were chosen from Agere's worldwide supplier base
for their global support, strategic products and commitment to enhancing
Agere's competitive position.

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Sixteen suppliers recognized for excellence in providing materials, equipment
and services; Eastern Co.
(Logo: http://www.

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, Acknowledging the importance of its
supply chain in driving operational excellence, Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR)
today announced that 16 businesses were honored as its 2005 Strategic
Suppliers. may also call the Agere Systems Customer Response Center
at 1-800-372-2447.

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Salary scales and benefits packages exceed
country averages (in 2004, Marlin's average wage rate amounted to
235% of the Guatemala minimum wage). These funds are being used to improve
roads, build bridges, add school rooms, enhance potable water
systems , fund 37 teachers' salaries in San Miguel Ixtahuacan and
Sipacapa, provide scholarships, support adult literacy, develop
communal banks, support rural health initiatives and provide for
vocational training in the environmental and agro-forestry fields.

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Taxes

In addition to government royalties, it is estimated that Marlin
project will pay an estimated $54 million in income taxes during the
mine life, commencing in 2008. Over its mine life,
Marlin is expected to contribute over $500 million directly to the
Guatemalan economy, consisting of recent and future direct payments
to Guatemalan businesses, individuals, foundations or government
agencies. Although Glamis has attempted to identify important factors
that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ
materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there
may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be
as anticipated, estimated or intended.com

email questions/correspondence to: michaels@glamis.
-- Amkor Technology Inc.
-- Eastern Co .

This release contains forward-looking statements based on information
currently available to Agere.

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Royalties

Immediately upon mine production, royalty payments to government
entities will commence.newscom.

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Average employment over the mine life will be 400 men and
women, with a large majority of those employees drawn from the
surrounding communities.com or contact one of Agere's regional sales offices.
Customers in the U. These risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, our reliance on major customers and suppliers, our
ability to keep pace with technological change, our dependence on new product
development, price and product competition, availability of manufacturing
capacity, customer demand for our products and services, and general industry
and market conditions. For a further discussion of these and other risks and
uncertainties, see our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2004, and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 2005.

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The ongoing construction and mine start-up in
the fourth quarter of 2005 is expected to provide many direct and
valuable benefits to the communities surrounding the project and to
Guatemala as a whole. The ICDP is designed to improve the quality
of lives in the communities for the immediate future and beyond the
life of the mine. is a premier intermediate gold producer with
low-cost gold mines and development projects in Nevada, Mexico and
Central America.com

Glamis Gold Ltd.
"Strong supplier relationships are fundamental to strengthening both our
competitive position and those of our customers, and we thank Eastern, TSMC,
Oracle and all of our strategic suppliers for their efforts in ensuring our
success," said Linton. Fax inquiries may be directed
to 1-610-712-4106, or e-mail queries to docmaster@agere.

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(TSX:GLG)(NYSE:GLG) today issued the second in
an announced series of communications relating to its Marlin project
in western Guatemala. For the purpose of these
projections, an assumption of that conversion is included in the
economic figures contained in this release. Additional donations have been
provided by a variety of NGOs.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040618/AGERELOGO )
"As a semiconductor provider, Agere understands firsthand the value a
strong supplier can bring to the success of a customer," said Tom Linton,
chief procurement officer at Agere Systems.

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----Glamis Gold Ltd.
Glamis looks forward to participating in Guatemala's economy by
constructing the country's first modern gold and silver mine to the
highest environmental standards. In addition to significantly
increased income to local residents, providing quality jobs in this
area of substantial poverty has other important benefits. (TSMC)
-- Teradyne Inc.
Agere's products connect people to information and entertainment at home, at
work and on the road -- enabling the connected lifestyle.
For more information, customers may visit Agere's Web site at
http://www.agere.

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Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the statements of
historical fact contained herein, the information presented
constitutes "forward-looking statements " within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements.
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-- Oracle Corporation
-- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.
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These combined royalties amount to greater than $14 million over the
mine life. Another $6 million is projected for
property and social security taxes. Plans call for growth from 400,000 ounces of gold
production in 2005 to over 700,000 ounces in 2007. Ltd."
Now in its third year, Agere's Strategic Supplier Initiative was held this
week at the company's Lehigh Valley Central Campus, inviting representatives
from each supplier to thank them for their continuous improvement in providing
materials, equipment and services.

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million ounces of silver (of which 83% is expected to be recovered). Additionally, last year the Company
volunteered to contribute a royalty to the neighboring municipality
of Sipacapa in the amount of 0.
As a result , the Guatemalan government will share substantially in
the economic output of the mine, providing funds for its various
programs for the benefit of the entire country.

Project Status

Construction of the Marlin project is now approximately 70%
complete.
-- ARM Holdings PLC
-- ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. was named Agere's Outstanding Supplier Overall as well as
Best-in -Class Supplier of Direct/Indirect Material
-- TSMC was named Best-in-Class Supplier - Contract Manufacturing, and
also received Agere's Most Improved Supplier Award
-- Oracle Corp . was named Best-in-Class Supplier - General Procurement

"For the second consecutive year , Eastern Co. "Eastern Co provides packaging
substrates for Agere silicon, and has consistently met every technical and
market requirement - from expedited prototype deliveries to demand
fluctuations - while offering competitive pricing and security of supply.

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Such factors include, among
others, the actual results of current exploration activities, actual
results of current reclamation activities , conclusions of economic
evaluations, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be
refined , future prices of gold, possible variations in ore grade or
recovery rates, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate
as anticipated, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the
mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or
financing or in the completion of development or construction
activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section
entitled "Other Considerations" in the Glamis Annual Information
Form. Agere's 16
Strategic Suppliers for 2005 are (listed alphabetically):

-- Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc.
-- Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.
-- Shinko Electric Industries Co, Ltd.com.

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