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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
EXPLORATION COMPANY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR QUARTER
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH.
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