February 21, 2008 – Denver, Colorado, USA: West Hawk Development Corp. (“West Hawk”) (TSX.V – WHD, Frankfurt – H5N) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that agreements are in place with the First Nations at Hazelton BC for access to traditional territories located in Northern British Columbia, Canada. This agreement will allow West Hawk to conduct a 22 hole drilling program on its Groundhog coal fields to map the location and prove up a potential resource. Historical Resource estimates reported in a NI43-101 technical report filed on the property showed an in-place tonnage of 275-300 million tonnes and additional Potential Exploration Target Estimates In-Place Tonnage of 700-750 million tonnes. Readers are cautioned that historical resource estimates do not guarantee the potential quantity and grade. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in discovery of a mineral resource.

The coal found in this region is considered anthracite in rank, and has high calorific values, suitable for gasification and the steel industry. West Hawk will continue to evaluate market opportunities and world demand for coal and associated clean energy products.

Following an evaluation of drilling results and in consultation with First Nations stakeholders, West Hawk will complete a comprehensive feasibility study to determine the most effective methods to bring this outstanding coal asset to market. An existing rail network passes within 30 km of the property and a solid road bed has been extended directly to the previously mapped Groundhog coal locations.

Direct shipping coal and clean fuels or gases can be routed through the recently expanded Canadian port of Prince Rupert which has easier access to Asia Pacific markets than southern terminals. Existing rail lines currently funnel directly to this port where storage capacity is available.

West Hawk has committed to conduct a thorough environmental review at the Groundhog property and will meet or exceed all existing mining standards. Using advanced coal gasification technology will ensure that we meet all Kyoto requirements and Provincial greenhouse gas reduction initiatives including CO2 control in all products.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

“Dr. Wm. Mark Hart”

Dr. Wm. Mark Hart
President and Chief Executive Officer

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