Candente Resource Corp.: Leachable Copper Zone Doubled on Canariaco Copper Property, Northern Peru.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2004

Candente Resource Corp. - (TSX VENTURE:DNT) ("Candente") is pleased to announce that the Canariaco Norte leachable copper (chalcocite) zone has been identified over an areal extent more than double than previously known. Leachable copper has now been found in outcrops (nine locations to date) and in drill holes over a minimum areal extent of 600 by 800 metres. Most of the outcrops were previously unknown and re-logging of previously drilled holes identified new wide sections of chalcocite. The system remains open to further expansion. Chalcocite has also been found in altered volcanic cap rocks covering the mineralized intrusive bodies on the west side of the main zone.

The leachable copper (chalcocite) has been identified in seven drill holes and grades 0.6% copper or more over widths of up to 300 metres. Higher grades of 0.8% to 1.25% have been traced over widths of 22 to 52 metres. Studies to determine distribution and controls to the higher-grade mineralization are also underway. Diamond (core) drilling is planned to commence in June 2004. The drilling will be carried out by Kluane Drilling of Vancouver, B.C., which uses a very portable rig requiring no roads and minimal site disturbance. Approximately 3,000 metres of core drilling are currently planned for the Canariaco property this year.

Mapping, prospecting, bulk sampling and geophysical surveys are in progress on the property by Candente's 100% owned Peruvian subsidiary, Exploraciones Milenio S.A. Five bulk samples collected from outcrop have been submitted to Kappes, Cassiday & Associates of Reno Nevada for assay, and for leaching, metallurgical and petrographic studies. Such studies will assist in determining grade, leachability (a low-cost recovery process for copper) and other characteristics integral to the economics of the mineralization. The leach testing will include a sequential leach, little column leach, solvent extraction (SX) and assay for total copper, which will occur over several weeks.

For more technical details please refer to: http://www.candente.com/s/ProjectsPeru.asp.

Candente is a well-funded mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of world-class gold and copper projects. Management has a strong geological/technical focus and a track record of discovering world-class mineral deposits. Candente has a policy of ensuring that its exploration and development activities are beneficial to the local communities.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joanne Freeze, P. Geo., President & CEO 

Candente Resource Corp.

This News Release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Candente relies upon litigation protection for forward looking statements.

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