Dec 17 (Reuters) - Hemlo Explorers Inc HMLO.V :
* HEMLO EXPLORERS RECEIVES EXPLORATION PERMITS AND PREPARES FOR DRILL PROGRAM
* HEMLO EXPLORERS INC - HAS RECEIVED ITS EXPLORATION PERMITS WHICH COVER MAJORITY OF CLAIMS ON NORTH LIMB PROJECT
* HEMLO EXPLORERS - HAS GOT EXPLORATION PERMITS WHICH COVER ALL OF CLAIMS ON PIC PROJECT FROM ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ENERGY, NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT, MINES