Aquisition of A.F.I. Automated Flow Inc. not Proceeding

CARLIN GOLD CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 6, 2002
Contact:   Investor Relations   (No.2002-06-02)
   Phone (604) 684-2181
   info@varshneycapital.com

ACQUISITION OF A.F.I. AUTOMATED FLOW INC. NOT PROCEEDING

Vancouver, BC, June 6, 2002--Carlin Gold Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange -- CGD) announces that the proposed acquisition of A.F.I. Automated Flow Inc., as detailed in the Companys press release dated April 3, 2002, will not be proceeding due to the inability of the parties to come to terms on a definitive purchase agreement.
The Company will continue to review projects and businesses as potential acquisitions in efforts to maximize shareholder value. A request has been made to the TSX Venture Exchange that the Companys shares be re-instated for trading.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Peeyush Varshney"
Peeyush Varshney

For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations, Carlin Gold Corporation
1304 -- 925 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2
Tel: (604) 684-2181