ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 4, 2008 -- Vulcan Minerals Inc. ("the Company")(CDNX:VUL.V - News) is pleased to announce that it has been advised by the operator that drilling has been completed on the Tasisuak (TL) Lake nickel-copper prospect in Labrador. A total of 1960 metres were drilled over 18 holes. Several VTEM geophysical targets and surface showings were tested and sulphide mineralized zones were encountered. Samples from these zones have been cut and shipped to the assay laboratory. Results will be released and discussed when received. The Tasisuak Lake (TL) property is under option to Nortec Venture Corp. as operator.

Vulcan is a diversified junior exploration company focussed on petroleum exploration in the under-explored Western Newfoundland area and also holds mineral interests in areas strategic to its operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this News Release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations. Certain risk factors may also affect the actual results achieved by the Company.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from any conclusions, forecasts or projections described in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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