BLR Blackhawk Resource Corp

PhosCan Chemical Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FOS) and Baltic Resources Inc. (TSX
VENTURE:BLR) (collectively, the "JV Parties") are pleased to announce the start
of the 2008 winter work program at their jointly owned Martison Phosphate
Project located approximately 70 km northeast of Hearst, Ontario.


PhosCan, as operator of the joint venture, will conduct a major $6.5 million, 80
hole drilling program focused on moving the project towards a bankable
feasibility study. The JV Parties intend to immediately commence the feasibility
study upon completion of the pre-feasibility study, which is expected by early
March, 2008.


The Martison Phosphate Project

The Martison Phosphate Project is currently being examined for its potential as
the key supplier of phosphate concentrate for a vertically integrated phosphoric
acid plant to be developed near Hearst, Ontario. The plant would utilize the
Martison phosphate deposit as well as sulphuric acid from nearby Ontario
base-metal smelters. Phosphate concentrate and sulphuric acid are the two
primary inputs in the production of phosphoric acid. The Martison project and
the proposed plant are strategically positioned in proximity to target markets
with ready access to infrastructure including rail, power, labour and an
abundant supply of sulphuric acid. The phosphoric acid produced, will be used as
feedstock for the production of higher-value products in the fertilizer and
industrial phosphate markets.


Current resource estimates for the Martison deposit are based on data from 120
holes completed in six drilling campaigns. The Measured and Indicated resources
form the foundation for the pre-feasibility study currently being conducted by
Jacobs Engineering and Golder Associates. The highlights include:


- Measured and Indicated resource of 62.2 million tonnes averaging 23.55 % P2O5
and 0.34 % Nb2O5.


- Inferred resources of 55.7 million tonnes averaging 21.87 % P2O5 and 0.34 % Nb2O5.

- Significant areas of the residuum in the central portion of the deposit remain
open at depth.


The 2008 Winter Work Progam

The program will include three major components. The first component is a
geotechnical study which will focus on the proposed mine pit area as well as
proposed areas for infrastructure construction. The second component of the
program is dedicated to the collection of a 40-tonne bulk sample of residuum
(Litho Units 2A and 2B). The bulk sample will provide the material for further
bench-scale refinement of the selected metallurgical process as well as
pilot-plant scale confirmation testing of the selected and refined process.
Concentrate ("phosrock") from the pilot plant testing will be used in phosphoric
acid manufacturing and fertilizer manufacturing testing and process refinement.
The third component of the program will focus on the definition of the bottom of
the residuum, which is currently undefined in the central area of the proposed
mine pit.


The three components of the planned 2008 winter field program will involve
drilling approximately 80 holes in 60 locations. As the drill program advances,
an independent survey crew will be responsible for surveying all of the drill
hole locations and other surface features to tie these sites into the most
recent airborne survey data. The total cost of the 2008 winter program is
estimated to be approximately $6.5 million, which forms part of the budgeted
costs for the bankable feasibility study.


James S Spalding completed the independent resource estimate according to CIM
resource categories in compliance with NI 43-101 guidelines and a Technical
Report for the Martison property is available on SEDAR.


First Nations Access Agreement

In connection with the planning and implementation of the 2008 winter work
program, the JV Parties are pleased to announce they have entered into a
pre-mining exploration agreement (the "Access Agreement") with Constance Lake
First Nation ("CLFN"), which claims traditional lands rights on the property
where the Martison Phosphate deposit is located. The Access Agreement, among
other things, provides full access to the JV Parties to carry out the
above-noted winter work program on the property, funding for CLFN to negotiate a
broader mining exploration agreement in respect of the Martison Phosphate
Project and commits the JV Parties to enter an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA)
with the affected First Nations.


Proposed Merger to Consolidate 100% Project Ownership

As jointly announced on October 29, 2007, PhosCan and Baltic have agreed to
merge to consolidate ownership of the Martison Phosphate Project. Upon
completion of the proposed merger, PhosCan would own a 100% interest in the
Martison Phosphate Project. The former Baltic shareholders will own common
shares of PhosCan and common shares of a newly-formed company, Canadian
Orebodies Inc., which will own all property interests of Baltic other than its
interest in the Martison Project. PhosCan and Baltic are proceeding with the
merger, which has been approved by both boards of directors and is subject to
the favourable vote of shareholders. The merger is now expected to be completed
in early March, 2008.


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COMMODITY PRICES, AND MINING COSTS. THESE ASSUMPTIONS, ALTHOUGH CONSIDERED
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