American Bonanza Gold Corp



Copperstone Air Photo showing Target Zones & Development



 October 27, 2003
American Bonanza Announces Grant of Stock Options

 AMERICAN BONANZA GOLD MINING CORP. (the "Corporation") announces that it has today granted stock options to various directors, officers and consultants of the Corporation to purchase up to a total of 6,350,000 common shares pursuant to the Corporation's Stock Option Plan at a price of $0.42 per share for a period of five years.

The Corporation's Stock Option Plan was approved by the shareholders at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting of the Corporation held on June 13, 2003.

The Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of high-grade gold properties. Additional information about American Bonanza can be obtained at www.americanbonanza.com.

AMERICAN BONANZA GOLD MINING CORP.

(signed) Brian Kirwin, President and Chief Executive Officer

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CONTACT INFORMATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
American Bonanza Gold Mining Corp.
Brian Kirwin
President and Chief Executive Officer
(775) 824-0707

or

American Bonanza Gold Mining Corp.
Giulio T. Bonifacio
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(604) 688-7523
Website: www.americanbonanza.com

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