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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
Sproule Associates, Inc., does hereby consent to the use of its reports
relating to the proved oil and gas reserves of GMX Resources Inc. and to the
reference to the firm as an expert in the Form SB-2 registration statement
being filed by GMX Resources Inc. with respect to 2,000,000 Units, each Unit
consisting of one share of common stock and one redeemable warrant to
purchase one share of common stock.
SPROULE ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: /s/ L. S. O'Conner
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November 1, 2000
