Bright Star Announces Private Placement to Start 2003 Exploration Program


VANCOUVER, B.C., May 28, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bright Star Ventures Ltd. (TSX Venture Exchange:BSV):

The Company, subject to regulatory approvals, wishes to announce a 1 million unit private placement at $.35 per unit to various investors for gross proceeds of $350,000. 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 $.35 in the first year, or $.40 in the second year can acquire an additional flow through share.

The proceeds of this private placement will be use to fund exploration programs on the Company's platinum and palladium properties in the Tulameen area, Princeton, BC expected to start within the next 30 days.

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

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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.



            

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