2004 News

Vancouver, British Columbia, November 18, 2004. Candente Resource Corp. -- (DNT:TSX) is pleased to announce that its common shares have been approved for listing and will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange effective today, November 18, 2004. Concurrent with the graduation to the TSX, Candente's common shares will no longer trade on the TSX Venture Exchange. Candente will continue to trade under the stock symbol "DNT".

"Candente's successful listing on the TSX represents another step in the company's growth", said Joanne Freeze, Candente President & CEO, "In addition to increased company visibility and access to a potentially larger shareholder base, this graduation specifically recognizes the advanced exploration stage of our Cañariaco copper porphyry project in Northern Peru."

Candente is a well-funded mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of gold and copper projects with world-class potential. Management has a strong geological/technical focus and a track record of discovering world-class mineral deposits. Candente subscribes to principles which ensure that its exploration and development activities are beneficial to the local communities. For more information visit www.candente.com, call us at (604) 689-1957, toll free 1-877-689-1964 or e-mail to info@candente.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Joanne C. Freeze"
Joanne Freeze, P. Geo., President & CEO
Candente Resource Corp.

News Release 117

This News Release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Candente relies upon litigation protection for forward-looking statements.