FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2003 Toronto Stock Exchange: WRM American Stock Exchange: WHT Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. (WRM: TSX, WHT: AMEX) is pleased to announce that the Company has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, effective June 20, 2003. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is used by the financial community at large as a broad indicator of market activity for the largest companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. "Wheaton River is extremely pleased to be included in this S&P index," stated Ian Telfer, Chairman and CEO. "We believe this demonstrates recognition of Wheaton's performance as a leading gold mining company on the Toronto Stock Exchange." For further information please contact Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. Investor Relations at 1-800-567-6223 or visit www.wheatonriver.com.
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