Minfocus Exploration Corp. Confirms Continuity of PGEs at Seagull Option, Part of the Nipigon Reefs Property

Minfocus Exploration Corp. ("Minfocus") (TSX VENTURE:MFX)announces results from
its recent winter drilling program on its optioned Seagull North claims which
comprise part of Minfocus' Nipigon Reefs project in northwestern Ontario.


Minfocus has completed four (4) diamond drill holes (WM12-34 to 37), aggregating
1,742 metres, within the optioned Seagull North claims. All holes intersected
the expected ultramafic mineralized layers with concentrations of fine grained
sulphide minerals where predicted by projections from historic holes (WM05-20
and WM08-32). Locations of holes and sections will be posted on the Minfocus
website (www.minfocus.com). The initial samples assayed from each hole from the
targeted ultramafic zones were selected to test the most visibly sulphide-rich
intervals of the ultramafic zones identified in the core logging. Of these
samples, two of the holes (WM12-35 and WM12-37) reported PGE's assays greater
than 0.5g/t 3E (platinum + palladium + gold). Further sampling of additional
intervals is planned. The samples were analysed by Activation Laboratories Ltd.
laboratory in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Future drilling is planned based on the
success of this initial program.


The highest grade intercept assayed in hole WM12-35 was a 0.4metre interval,
grading 1.47g/t 3E. The hole is located some 50 metres NE from and up-dip from
the historic hole WM08-32, which was previously reported with an intercept
grading 1.9 g/t 3E over a 2 metre interval. This suggests continuity of the
previously identified mineralized layer.


Holes WM12-36 and WM12-37 were drilled 50 metres north and east respectively and
up-dip from historic hole WM05-20 which was previously reported with an
intercept of 7.9 g/t 3E over 0.28 metres within a wider 3 metre intercept. The
highest grade intercept assayed adjacent to this historic hole was a 3.0 metre
interval in hole WM12-37, grading 0.63 g/t 3E.




Drill core assay results:                                                   
Hole #      From Width     3E(i)        Pt        Pd    Au    Cu    Ni    Cr
             (m)   (m)       g/t     (g/t)     (g/t) (g/t)   (%)   (%)   (%)
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WM12-34               (No significant intersections)                        
WM12-35    352.3   1.0      0.78      0.36      0.42  n.d.  0.02  0.14  0.32
           372.8   0.4      1.47      0.69      0.78  n.d.  0.02  0.21  0.29
WM12-36               (No significant intersections)                        
WM12-37    334.0   0.3      0.63      0.29      0.32  0.02  0.04  0.14  0.27
           413.5   0.4      0.09      0.04      0.03  0.02  0.35  0.20  0.16
(i)     3E = combined platinum,  g/t = grams per   n.d.=none       
        palladium and gold       tonne.            detected        
        grades.                                                    
        All assays were undertaken by Activation Laboratories Ltd  
        at their Thunder Bay facility.                             



Hole WM12-37 failed to reach the underlying old basement rocks as projected, but
instead intersected a diabase dyke or sill which is a hitherto unknown intrusive
zone. About 9 metres above this diabase unit in hole WM12-37, the assay of a
mineralized interval (0.4 metres) returned a significant copper assay value of
0.35% Cu. After continued drilling in the diabase a further 100m, the hole was
stopped due to drill equipment limitations. Therefore, the basal contact in this
hole remains unknown, and whether there are additional ultramafic intrusives
below the diabase, prior to a basement contact, which could host additional
mineralization.


Drill core logging included measurement of the magnetic susceptibility of the
core and comparison of these magnetic values with mineralised intervals. Study
of the chrome and iron analyses in the zones assayed suggests a relationship
with the PGE enrichment. Additional core will be sampled and analysed to check
the full extent of the mineral concentrations in these magnetic intervals beyond
the visible sulphide zones sampled initially.




Drill holes locations and orientations:                                     
                                                                            
Hole #     Collar UTM Easting  Northing   Azimuth     Collar dip   Depth (m)
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WM12-34                356073   5432912       N/A   -90 degrees      422.80
WM12-35                356073   5432957       N/A   -90 degrees      393.64
WM12-36                357014   5432712       N/A   -90 degrees      405.08
WM12-37                357068   5432663       N/A   -90 degrees      520.90



The winter diamond drilling at the Nipigon Reefs Property was aimed at shallower
target extensions of the previously identified multiple layers of mineralization
with platinum group elements ("PGE"), gold, copper and nickel. Minfocus has
constructed a new geological model of the Nipigon Reefs by incorporating and
reinterpreting a broader database of the historic drilling than previous workers
which suggests that the mineralized layers could be much more extensive than
previously interpreted.


The Seagull North claims were optioned in February 2011 from their joint owners,
Black Panther Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BPC) (40% interest), Rainy Mountain
Royalty Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RMO) (30% interest) and Trillium North Mineral Ltd.
(TSX VENTURE:TNM) (30% interest). Under the Option Agreement, Minfocus is to
incur exploration expenditures on the Seagull North claims exceeding $250,000 in
each year of the 4 year initial option term. The exploration work successfully
completed to date has exceeded the minimum exploration work commitment of
$250,000 required prior to April 30, 2012 on the optioned Seagull North claims
which form part of its Nipigon Reefs project in northwestern Ontario.


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 Management Group that is
distinguished 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, which
is the Magma Metals' Current Lake deposit (+700,000 oz Pt-Eq). 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.


The Qualified Person who has reviewed and approved the technical content
contained in this release is Dr. Gerald Harper, P.Geo.(Ont).


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