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Congratulations to Dr. John Hansuld


TSXV: SXL US-OTC: SLMF


MIRAMICHI, NB, Oct. 28, 2011 /CNW/ - SLAM Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: SXL) (US-OTC: SLMF) ("SLAM") is pleased to congratulate SLAM Chairman, Dr. John Hansuld, Ph. D. on
being chosen for induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.


Dr. Hansuld has had an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in
which he has taken 3 properties to production status while working for
Canamax Resources. His achievements have been recognized by numerous
industry awards, including the Northern Miner's "Mining Man of the
Year" in 1988, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's
(PDAC) "Developer of the Year" in 1989, and the "Past Presidents'
Medal" of the Association of Exploration Geochemists. John served as
President of the PDAC from 1993 to 1996. He is a graduate of Harvard
Business School's Management Development Program.


The induction ceremony will be held on January 12th, 2012 at the
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Dr. Hansuld will be inducted into
the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame for a lifetime of achievements in the
mining and metals industry.


About SLAM Exploration Ltd:


SLAM is a mineral resource company based in Miramichi, New Brunswick and
is currently drilling silver-copper-lead-zinc in New Brunswick. The
Company has a significant gold portfolio including the Reserve Creek
gold deposit in Ontario. Additional information about SLAM and its
projects is available at the website or on sedar.


Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.




On behalf of the Board

Mike Taylor, P. Geo.

President & CEO

SLAM Exploration Ltd.



SEDAR: 00012459E


This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to sell any of securities in the United States. The
securities have not been and will not be registered under the United
States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act")
or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the
United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S.
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption
from such registration is available.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this
release, other than statements of historical fact, that address future
production, reserve potential, exploration and development activities
and events or developments that SLAM expects, are forward-looking
statements. Although management believes the expectations expressed in
such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual
results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward
looking statements. Please see our public filings at http://www.sedar.com/">www.sedar.com for
further information.




For further information:

SLAM Exploration Ltd. Brian Jones, Investor Relations; Toll Free: 855.800.6109 Toronto: 647.729.1436

info@slamexploration.com