CFM Confederation Minerals Ltd

Confederation Minerals Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: CFM) is pleased to report that the Company has obtained the agreement of the optionor of its Mitchell Belanger property to accept $2,000 and 310,000 shares on or before May 31, 2010 in satisfaction of the $40,000 final payment for the property. Upon completion of the payment and the share issuance, the Company will own 100% of the claims, subject only to a 2.0% net smelter return (half of which may be purchased for $1,000,000). The share issuance is subject to regulatory approval.

The Company has also made the final payment to the optionor of the Matless Lake property and now owns 100% of those claims, subject only to a 2.0% net smelter return (half of which may be purchased for $1,000,000). As previously announced, Shoreham Resources Ltd. has an option to earn a 70% interest in the Matless property and is actively exploring the property .

CONFEDERATION MINERALS LTD.

Peter Bryant, CFO

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Contacts: Confederation Minerals Ltd. Lawrence Dick President (604) 688-9588 info@conderationminerals.com