EPM Mining files Technical Report for the Preliminary Economic Assessment of its Sevier Dry Lake Potash Project

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - EPM Mining Ventures Inc. (TSXV: EPK) ("EPM" or the "Company") today announced the filing on SEDAR of a National Instrument 43-101 technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment EPM Mining Ventures Inc. Sevier Dry Lake, Utah, United States" (the "Technical Report"), dated effective November 16, 2012 by Barry W. Schmitke, P.Eng, Dennis Storer, P.Eng, and Kyle Krushelniski, P.Eng, of March Consulting Associates Inc. in association with Lawrence Henchel, PG, of Norwest Corporation.

The Technical Report outlines the results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the production of Sulfate of Potash on EPM's Sevier Dry Lake Potash project located in southwestern Utah. EPM first reported the economic results of the PEA in a press release dated October 15, 2012.

The Technical Report is available on EPM's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

About EPM Mining Ventures
EPM, through its wholly owned subsidiary Peak Minerals Inc., controls directly or through agreement, mineral leases on more than 124,000 acres on the Sevier Dry Lake property in Millard County, Utah. EPM is targeting the future development and production of Sulfate of Potash (SOP), a premium priced fertilizer used with special crops and soil types, through a cost-effective solar evaporation methodology.

For more information on the Company, please visit our web site at www.epmmining.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: EPM Mining Ventures Inc.

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