Tombstone Exploration Corporation announced that the Arizona State Mining Inspector has verified all criteria required to commence operations on the Bonanza Mining Project have been met. Tombstone has completed all steps of the permitting process and is awaiting the approval of the final necessary permit to begin construction. Extensive exploration of the property has revealed significant gold and silver reserves, as previously described in the December 18th press release. This letter states, The Reclamation Plan submittal for the Bonanza Mining Company - Harquahala Mine Project operation has been found to meet the applicable requirements of the Mined Land Reclamation Act and the Rules and plan approval criteria as established under A.R.S. Title 27, Chapter 5, 27-971. The site is located approximately 8 miles south of Salome, La Paz County, Arizona, within Sections 15, 16, 21-23, 27 and 28, Township 4 North, Range 13 West, of the Gila and Salt River Baseline and Meridian. The site is accessed via Harquahala Mine Road and Hovatter Road from Interstate 10.