Block Admission Return

21 Feb 2006 07:00

Hard Assets Inc20 February 2006 HARD ASSETS INC. Suite 3123 - 595 Burrard Street PO Box 49139 Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1 Tel: (604) 609-6110 Fax:(604) 609-6145 February 20, 2006 Block Admission Return The Company makes the following announcement with respect to the issuance ofcommon shares and options for the period from August 22, 2005 to February 20,2006. COMMON SHARES ISSUED & OUTSTANDING Shares Options Shares Outstanding Exercised Outstanding August 22, 2005 February 20, 2006 37,000,003 0 37,000,003 STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING Stock Options Exercise Stock Options Exercise Stock Options Exercise Stock Options Stock Options Outstanding Price Exercised Price Granted Price Cancelled Outstanding August 22, 2005 $/share $/share $/share February 20, 2006 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 The company currently has an issued share capital of 37,000,003 as at February20, 2006. This press release is being issued in compliance with the rules of the AIMmarket of the London Stock Exchange. For more information please contact: For additional information, contact:Gordon KeepTel: (604) 609-6110Email: gkeep@endeavourfinancial.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange