Pan Asia Mining Corp Retains Epic Communication Group Inc.


TORONTO, August 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pan Asia Mining Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange:PAR) today announced it has entered into an investor relations contract with Epic Communications Group Inc. Pursuant to this agreement Epic Communications will provide investor relations services including the enhancement of Pan Asia's corporate profile.

"We are pleased to be working with EPIC and look forward to a close relationship with them," says Sam Halbouni, CEO Pan Asia Mining.

Epic Communications Group Inc. is a Toronto firm with strong relationships domestically and internationally.

In consideration for the services Epic is providing, Pan Asia has agreed to pay Epic Communications Group Inc. a monthly fee. Pan Asia will also grant options for common shares of Pan Asia to Epic.

Pan Asia is a Canadian company which controls a producing diamond mine in Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China. The company also holds mineral and exploration rights to several other properties within China.



 On Behalf Of The Board
 "Sam Halbouni"
 Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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