TORONTO, July 7 /CNW/ - The management of NVI Mining Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Breakwater Resources Ltd.) is saddened to announce that Mr. Ken Sandberg was killed in an underground accident at NVI's Myra Falls Mine, located near Campbell River, British Columbia. As is customary on these unfortunate occasions, the accident is currently under investigation by both the Chief Inspector of Mines and the RCMP. While the matter is under investigation, the Company will not make any further comment on the matter. \

NVI would like to take this opportunity to express its deepest condolences to Mr. Sandberg's family and friends for their loss.

For further information: please contact: Bill Heath, Vice President, NVI Mining Ltd., (416) 363-4798 Extension 267; OR Kevin Weston, Vice President, NVI Mining Ltd., (250) 287-9271 Extension 279