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Sacre-Coeur Minerals Announces Arrival of Core Drill in Guyana

April 6, 2006

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—SACRE-COEUR MINERALS, LTD. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its new Atlas Copco CS14 wireline core drill along with all accessory equipment has arrived in Guyana. The equipment is currently being cleared through customs and with a highly qualified drill Crew already on board, the rig is expected to be on site and fully operational shortly. All exploration equipment was imported duty and tax free in accordance with a recommendation letter issued by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and supported by the Office of the Prime Minister.

The drilling equipment will be utilized initially to further define the high grade shear zone and the stockwork vein system already identified on the Company's Million Mountain Project located in the Lower Puruni Region in central Guyana. Thereafter, it will be utilized on other targets along the Million Mountain Break. Upon completion of the initial program at Million Mountain, the Company plans to utilize the drill on other targets located within its portfolio comprising some 850 sq. mi. in Guyana. Another priority target is the Company's large claim block in Guyana's Northwest District. Contract drilling on the Million Mountain Project is presently being carried out by Kanuku Explorations on behalf of the Company.

According to Irwin Olian, CEO of the Company, "We are gratified by the business-friendly environment and the progressive policies of the government of Guyana with respect to encouraging capital investment in the country. Guyana has a stong mining culture and is certainly cooperating to facilitate our operations there. We look forward to an enduring, mutually beneficial tenure as we continue our long-term exploration and development programs in Guyana."

About Sacre-Coeur

The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of properties for the potential mining of gold, metals and diamonds in South America, initially focussing on exploration for gold on its properties in Guyana. The Company presently has an interest in approximately 850 square miles of mineral properties in Guyana, including the Million Mountain Property. The Company has offices in Vancouver, Canada and Georgetown, Guyana. More information about the Company is available at (www.scminerals.com).

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
SACRE-COEUR MINERALS, LTD.

Gregory B. Sparks, P. Eng.
Sr VP Mining & Exploration

For further information, contact:

Irwin Olian, President and CEO
Email: tigertail@scminerals.com
Phone: 604-899-0100
Fax: 604-899-0200

Scott Young, Corporate Communications – Canada
Email: scott@scminerals.com
Phone: 604-899-0100
Fax: 604-899-0200

Marlies Studer, Corporate Communications – Europe
Email: marlies@scminerals.com
Phone: +41-44-215-2803

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of the information contained herein. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.