Solitaire Announces Addition to Baird Property Claims

Friday, May 21, 2004

May 21, 2004: Solitaire Minerals Corp. (the Company) is pleased to announce the addition of two claims to the Baird Property, in which Solitaire holds an option to earn a 100% interest.

The additional claims are number 3004818, which is comprised of 3 units totaling 120 acres, and 3004819, which is comprised of 1 unit totaling 40 acres. The cost to the Company for the additional claims is $1,000 payable to the property Vendor. The claims will be included in and subject to all conditions of the original Baird Option agreement dated September 12th, 2002, and amended July 10th, 2003.

The Baird Property is subject to an option agreement from Solitaire Minerals in favour of United Bolero Development Corp., whereby United Bolero can earn up to a 50% interest in the Baird claims from Solitaire (see announcement dated November 26, 2003).

The Company has recently completed a ground gravity survey of the property (see announcement dated April 13, 2004), and planning continues for the next phase of exploration work on the Baird Property, which it anticipates to announce shortly.

About Solitaire Minerals Corp.
Solitaire Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company with a specific focus on gold properties in North America. The Company has assembled a portfolio of precious metal exploration prospects in Ontario. Solitaire's Ontario properties in the Red Lake/Birch-Uchi Greenstone Belt include the Baird, Golden Pickle, Heyson and Chukuni River Prospects, in which the Company has agreements to earn 100% in, but has not yet vested its interest. In addition, the Company has entered into an option agreement with another company, whereby that company may earn up to a 50% interest in the Baird Property.

For additional information you can contact Solitaire Minerals Corp. or visit www.solitaireminerals.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
SOLITAIRE MINERALS CORP.
"Charles Desjardins"

Charles Desjardins
President and Director

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