Eskay Mining Announces Results from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/08/10 -- ESKAY MINING CORP. ('Eskay' or the 'Company') (TSX VENTURE: ESK)(FRANKFURT:878 985)(BERLIN:878 985) wishes to announce that the following persons were elected as directors at the annual meeting of shareholders held on October 4, 2010: Hugh M. (Mac) Balkam, Robert Myhill, J. Gordon McMehen and Doug Chalmers. Mr. John McDonald, who had previously served as a director, had decided not to stand for re-election as a director in order to pursue other opportunities. The Company wishes to thank Mr. McDonald for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

In addition, shareholders confirmed the appointment of McGovern Hurley Cunningham LLP as auditors; approved the continuance of the Company into Ontario and the form of Articles of Continuance; and approved a new by-law to be implemented once the continuance has been completed. Shareholders also approved the adoption of a new 10% rolling stock option plan. Articles of Continuance and the Company's New General By-Law will be filed on SEDAR once the process of the Continuance is completed.

The Company reports the previously announced geological exploration and drilling program at the SIB property has been completed in the field. A full report on the findings including assays will follow shortly. Work on a 3D geophysical model of the total property is continuing with the data gained this field season.

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Contacts:

Eskay Mining Corp.

Mac Balkam

CEO/ President and Director

416-907-4020
info@kenrich-eskay.com
www.eskaymining.com