EAST COAST MINERALS NL                        2002-07-18  ASX-SIGNAL-G

HOMEX - Sydney                                                        

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MUNNI MUNNI JOINT VENTURE

East Coast Minerals NL (66.2/3%) Legend Mining Limited (33.1/3%) With
the right to increase to 50%


A geological report on structural Controls related to silver
mineralisation at Elizabeth Hill based on the May-June
structural/alteration mapping and Reverse Circulation drilling
programme has been received, together with analytical results. It was
concluded that alteration and silver mineralisation is associated
with late-stage reactivation of north-south and east-west structures.

Drilling of 1,465 metres in 27 shallow holes along the Munni Munni
fault and adjacent structures away from the mine area detected
widespread carbonate alteration. Three areas with low level anomalous
near surface silver were identified, although silver is strongly
leached in the near surface environment. Results of lppm Ag or higher
are given in Table 1, with all samples analysed by LEACHWELL (400g)
cyanide leach with flame AAS finish. It is significant that
evaluation of this latest drilling programme has identified a
previously unknown shift in the structure of the Munni Munni Fault
where silver mineralisation has occurred. Analysis of this alteration
has enabled the identification of specific targets that have been
recommended for a deeper drilling programme.
                          
HOLE    EAST    NORTH    DIP    AZIMUTH   FROM     TO    AG PPM
                       
AG11    478228  7668748  -60      270     19       21       1
                                          23       26       1
                                          29       32       1
                       
AG23   486665  7667545  -60     180       6        8        1
                                         14       16        1
AG27  486838   7667570  -60     090      18       20        1
Table 1         Coordinates are GDA94 (UPS)

A further 11 RC holes totalling 383 metres were drilled in the mine
area and essentially closed-off the area of shallow open-cut
mineralisation. Results of 50ppm Ag or higher are given in Table 2.

HOLE    EAST    NORTH    DIP    AZIMUTH   FROM     TO    AG PPM

RC112   486888  7667745   -60     270     22       25      220
Table 2  Coordinates are AGD66 (local grid, approximate)
Information on exploration results contained in this release is based
on reports compiled by consulting geologist Mr Finn Barrett MSc,
MBSA, MAIG, MSEG of Barrett Exploration Pty Ltd. Mr Barrett consents
to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his reports
in the form and context in which it appears.

L White
CHAIRMAN
                                            
The information on mineralisation contained in this report accurately
reflects information compiled by a Competent Person defined by the
Australian Code for Reporting of identified Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves) with relevant experience in relation to such
mineratisation.