Minfocus Exploration and Whitesand First Nation Sign MOU

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired - April 2, 2013) - Minfocus Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MFX) ("Minfocus") is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Whitesand First Nation regarding exploration by Minfocus in the traditional territories of the Whitesand First Nation. The MOU develops the relationship between the two parties and terms of reference for exploration activities by Minfocus, as well as providing for both parties to cooperate in developing a more extensive Impact Benefits Agreement in the event that Minfocus' exploration leads to more advanced exploration.

At a signing ceremony at the Whitesand First Nation Reserve, Elder Pineshi Gustin conducted a blessing before the signing of the MOU by Chief Alan Gustafson and members of Council. Following the signing, the Chief, Council, Band staff and Community Members along with Minfocus President and CEO, Gerald Harper and Community Relations Manager, Rebecca Darling, enjoyed a light meal together to celebrate the signing.

"Minfocus established respectful communication with Whitesand First Nation. The company listens to our side and we see this kind of communication continuing in the future," said Whitesand First Nation Chief Alan Gustafson.

Gerald Harper, President and CEO of Minfocus added, "We have had a very positive relationship with Whitesand First Nation for more than two years. Signing this MOU is an important commitment from both the Band and our company to continue building on that foundation."

Minfocus has three groups of mineral claims within the Whitesand traditional territory known as the Weese Luella, Sim lake and Witchwood River Properties, The Weese-Luella property has been subjected to several historic exploration programs including drilling which revealed copper and nickel mineralisation associated with rocks which could host platinum group elements. The other two properties were acquired due to their geologic similarity but have no records of prior work.


About Minfocus Exploration Corp.

Minfocus Exploration Corp. is a Canadian company currently focused on the continued growth of a portfolio of Platinum Group Element ("PGE") rich resource assets through exploration, acquisitions and joint ventures in Northwest Ontario, Canada, which is one of the most stable mining districts in the world with global class PGE deposits. Minfocus has a distinguished management group with a record of multiple discoveries of deposits worldwide, and more than 15 years experience and success exploring for PGE-rich resources in Ontario, including the discovery of the first Platinum-rich PGE deposit, the Panoramic Resources' Current Lake deposit (+700,000 oz Pt-Eq). The Minfocus management group also has extensive strength and success in corporate development, M&A and project development, which together with its technical prowess is aimed at delivering growth in shareholder value through a balanced strategic approach.


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Minfocus Exploration Corp.
Gerald Harper, President & Chief Executive Officer
(416) 232-0025