North Springs Resources Corp. reported that it anticipates sending the first batch of drill core samples from the company's 20% owned Goldstar/One Arm Joe Gold Project to an independent laboratory for testing within the next 24 hours. These samples were selected from diamond drill core recovered from two separate holes, both originating at Drilling Pad #1. North Springs and its partners are currently conducting a 21-hole drill program at Goldstar, focusing on seven (7) high-priority target areas. The company expects to receive results from the first batch of drill core samples late next week and intends to issue a further release to disclose the new information. In addition, the company expects to simultaneously release an original video interview with a Goldstar project geologist discussing the results and other significant points of interest. Also, the company reported that it has entered into negotiations to potentially acquire an interest in an additional gold exploration and development project in the southern United States. The property is believed to host a substantial inferred gold resource of almost 200,000 ounces, as outlined in a recent 43-101 compliant technical report. Due diligence and negotiations are ongoing. The potential acquisition remains subject to, among other things, North Springs and the current property holders concluding negotiations and entering into a definitive agreement. There can be no assurance that any transaction will be completed. If and when an agreement is reach, additional details regarding the transaction will be released.