Maxim Resources Inc. has received notice that the project in Trinidad has been granted a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) from the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) to drill 47 Development Wells, installation of a Tank Farm and interconnecting pipeline.

Maxim is looking forward to participating in the next phase of the phase of the project consisting of the drilling of four development wells and completion of associated infrastructure. The wells will be drilled from the existing surface location to a depth of approximately 3500 feet. The updated geological report on the project indicates each well is expected to produce 150 to 250 barrels per day. Completion of this phase is expected during the 2nd or 3rd quarters of 2008.

Art Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxim, stated, "We are very pleased to have the environmental approvals behind us, we can now move forward on developing the new discovery. I am very excited about the current fundamental position of Maxim and the future prospects for growth."

Maxim currently maintains a 69 percent working interest before payout and a 41 percent revenue interest (after payout) in the South Erin Block of Trinidad.

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