April 7th, 2004

DRILL PROGRAM

Alpine, Utah. April 7, 2005. Clifton Mining Company (Clifton)(OTC:CFTN) wishes to Announce a new drilling program started at the Kiewit Zone in February.  To date, this has focused in the southern part of Kiewit, in which the gold-bearing zone is exposed over a 500 meter by 500 meter area.  22 holes have been completed, despite a two week recess due to adverse weather and wet field conditions.  Drill holes are being spaced at 50 meter grid intervals, with the ultimate intent of delineating the geometry and estimating the tonnage of the gold-bearing zone. 

We are encouraged by the fact that each of the holes drilled to date has intersected what appears to be the same mineralized zone.  This has confirmed the continuity of the zone along 250 m of strike and 500 m down-dip.  The zone remains open both along strike and down-dip. Thicknesses have ranged from 10 meters to 71 meters.  We have received 15 partial assays to date, and they are consistent with the grades previously announced.  Assay results will be announced shortly in grouped batches once confirmatory assays are received. 

The drill is scheduled to be moved to two other areas of the Kiewit Zone, which has been mapped and surface sampled on strike for 2 km, for the drilling of an additional 30-50 holes.  In addition, we expect a core drill to join the reverse circulation drill on the property in late April.  We will then drill deeper holes to determine whether there are multiple layers of gold-bearing mineralization at Kiewit.

In addition, an exploratory program of 20 reverse circulation holes is planned for the flank of the historic Cane Springs gold mine, to test the pay structure along strike. Additional details of this drill program will be announced once the program commences.

Clifton trades on the U.S. OTC: (CFTN).  For additional information, contact Dr. Ken Friedman, President at 303-642-0659, Keith Moeller Vice President at 801-756-1414 or see our website at www.cliftonmining.com

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