Press Release Detail 5.23

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 1, 2006 – GOLDCORP INC. today provided an update on project development and recent drilling activity at its Peñasquito project in Zacatecas, Mexico.  Goldcorp will host an analyst tour of the property later next week. 

Drilling Results

Since the updated feasibility study was completed in July 2006, Goldcorp has drilled 150 core holes representing nearly 80,000 meters, which includes condemnation drilling and over 50 exploration holes around the Peñasco and Chile Colorado pits.  Results of this latest activity have identified significant intersections that continue to support the potential for resource expansion in 2007.

This recent phase of drilling at Peñasquito focused on defining the western limits of mineralization for the purposes of plant, facilities and airstrip placement.  Holes were widely-spaced—an average of 200 meters apart—and were concentrated outside of the Peñasco and Chile Colorado pit outlines.  Some highlights include:

• Very strong mineralization in hole GP-422, extending mineralization to the west of the Peñasco pit.
• Results of hole GP-396 demonstrate ore grade intervals that extend north and east of the Chile Colorado pit boundary.
• Mineralization remains open west of Peñasco pit and northeast of Chile Colorado pit with potential for a continuous mineralization zone nearly three kilometers in length.
• The complete Peñasquito drillhole database, including corresponding cross section and drill hole maps, will also be available on our website at www.goldcorp.com/operations/penasquito.

Peñasquito Exploration Plans

In light of the widely-spaced nature of the drilling program undertaken since the July 2006 feasibility update, the primary goal in 2007 will be to complete in-fill drilling in order to convert resources into reserves.  Six core drill rigs will continue to operate at Peñasquito, with a total exploration budget of $20 million in 2007.  The Company will also continue to evaluate promising regional exploration targets, including Nochebuena, Los Lobos and Saltillito.

Peñasquito Project – Select Drill Data Results

(Note: Metal Prices for Gold Equivalent in USD: $450/oz. Gold, $7/oz.Silver, $0.30/lb Lead, $0.60/lb Zinc)

Project Development Update

Engineering work for process facilities at Peñasquito is proceeding ahead of schedule.  The Company has received permits to begin building the ancillary facilities such as roads, offices, and camp structures which will support mine construction in 2007.  Construction offices are now in place at the site, the airstrip is complete and construction of the camp is underway.  Electric power and water for construction are being established.  The Company anticipates receiving major mine construction permits and deliveries of mobile mining equipment in the first half of 2007, allowing major earthworks and pre-stripping to begin.

Goldcorp is one of the world’s lowest-cost and fastest growing multi-million ounce gold producers with operations throughout the Americas.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Goldcorp.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of gold, silver and copper, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, hedging practices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, timing and possible outcome of pending litigation, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage.  Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”.  Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to international operations; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold, silver and copper; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Description of the Business – Risk Factors” in Goldcorp’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2005, available on www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.  Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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