Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. announces closing of US$4 million private placement and possible financing

TORONTO, June 3, 2013 - Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. (TSXV: PAK) is pleased to announce closing of the previously announced private placement of units (the "Offering"). A total of 3,706,182 units have been issued to Pacific Power Generation Corp., a company existing under the laws of the Republic of Panama and the sole subscriber under the Offering, at a price of C$1.10 per unit for aggregate proceeds of US$4,000,000.

Each unit consists of one common share of Pacific Coal and one common share purchase warrant of Pacific Coal. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of Pacific Coal at an exercise price of C$1.10 until May 31, 2018.

The common shares and warrants issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a four month hold period, expiring on October 1, 2013. After closing of the Offering, Pacific Coal will have at total of 49,724,290 common shares issued and outstanding.

The Company is also pleased to announce that it has retained the financial advisory firm of LW Securities to explore alternatives to consolidate the Company's bank debt and reduce amounts owed to Masering, including a potential bond offering.


About Pacific Coal Resources Ltd.

Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. is a Canadian-based mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and production of coal and coal-related assets from properties located in Colombia. The Company's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trade under the symbol "PAK".


Forward Looking Information:

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For further information:

Pacific Coal Resources Ltd.
Melissa Krishna, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary
(416) 360-8725