VANCOUVER, June 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bright Star Ventures Ltd.(TSX Venture Exchange:BSV):
The Company, subject to regulatory approvals, wishes to announce revised terms for a private placement announced on May 28, 2003, that the price for the 1 million unit private placement has been changed to $.30 per unit to various investors for gross proceeds of $300,000. The units will consist of one flow through common share and one common share purchase warrant, of which one share purchase warrants with the payment of $.30 in the first year, or $.35 in the second year can acquire an additional flow through share.
The proceeds of this private placement will be used to fund exploration programs on the Company's platinum and palladium properties in the Tulameen area, Princeton, B.C.
The Company, subject to regulatory approval, will grant 660,000 stock options at $.33 to various directors and employees. The stock options will be for a term of two years.
For information on the company call 1-800-884-3864, or visit our website at www.brightstar-ventures.com
On behalf of the Board "Reg Handford" President & Director
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