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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN GOLDFIELDS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001208038
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				383661016
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			ID
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-137847
		FILM NUMBER:		061180606

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2 BLOOR STREET WEST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2102, P.O. BOX 110
		CITY:			TORONTO
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4W 3E2
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(416) 324-6000

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		STREET 1:		2 BLOOR STREET WEST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2102, P.O. BOX 110
		CITY:			TORONTO
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4W 3E2
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