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Canterra Acquires Ontario Gold Properties

December 7, 2010

Vancouver, B.C. - Canterra Minerals Corporation (CTM-TSX.V) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into three (3) separate option agreements to acquire a 100% interest in a total of 74 unpatented mineral claims located in the Kenora and Patricia Mining Divisions of Ontario.

Drake & Essex Properties
Pursuant to the terms of the first option agreement, the Company can acquire a 100% interest in 43 claims located in the Patricia Mining Division, subject to a 2% percent net smelter return royalty ("NSR"), by making aggregate cash payments of $195,000 and issuing a total of 400,000 common shares over a three year period. At any time, after exercising the option, the Company may purchase one-half of the NSR for a cash consideration of $1 million.

Hornet Property
Pursuant to the terms of the second option agreement, the Company can acquire a 100% interest in 26 claims located in the Kenora Mining Division, subject to a 2% percent net smelter return royalty ("NSR"), by making aggregate cash payments of $121,000 and issuing a total of 200,000 common shares over a four year period. At any time, after exercising the option, the Company may purchase one-half of the NSR for a cash consideration of $1 million.

Boxer Property
Pursuant to the terms of the third option agreement, the Company can acquire a 100% interest in 5 claims located in the Kenora Mining Division, subject to a 1.5% percent net smelter return royalty ("NSR"), by making aggregate cash payments of $96,000 and issuing a total of 200,000 common shares over a four year period. At any time, after exercising the option, the Company may purchase one-half of the NSR for a cash consideration of $750,000. These option agreements are subject to regulatory acceptance. All securities issued pursuant to these agreements are subject to a four month hold period trading restriction.

CANTERRA MINERALS CORPORATION

"David B. Clarke"

David B. Clarke, President

For further information, contact David Clarke, President at 604-687-6644

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