PPM Conducts a Non-Brokered Private Placement


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2011) -Pacific Imperial Mines Inc. ("PPM") (TSX VENTURE:PPM.H) announces that it will conduct on a best efforts basis, a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,000,000 shares of the company at $0.15 per share to raise gross proceeds of up to $300,000.

The proceeds from the private placement will be used for general working capital purposes. The private placement is subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

PACIFIC IMPERIAL MINES INC.

H. Leo King, President

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Contact Information:

Pacific Imperial Mines Inc.
H. Leo King
President
604-669-6332
604-688-9336 (FAX)
ppm-corp@telus.net