MRF 2010 Resource Limited Partnership Closing February 19, 2010

TORONTO , Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Middlefield Group, on behalf of MRF 2010 Resource Limited Partnership ("MRF 2010" or the "Partnership"), is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus relating to the initial public offering of MRF 2010 Units. Closing is scheduled for February 19, 2010 .

The objectives of the Partnership are to provide investors with capital appreciation and significant tax benefits to enhance after-tax returns, including the deductibility of 100% of their original investment. The Partnership intends to achieve these objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of flow-through common shares of companies involved primarily in Canadian oil and gas, mining or renewable energy exploration, development and production.

Deferred Payment Option

Investors participating in the February 19th closing have the option to pay the subscription price of $25.00 per unit in full, or in two equal installments. The first installment of $12.50 per unit is payable on February 19th and the second installment of $12.50 per unit is payable on or before August 11, 2010 .

The syndicate of agents for the offering is being co-led by CIBC World Markets Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc., and includes BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc., Canaccord Financial Ltd., Dundee Securities Corporation, HSBC Securities ( Canada ) Inc., Manulife Securities Incorporated, Middlefield Capital Corporation, Raymond James Ltd., Blackmont Capital Inc., GMP Securities L.P. and Wellington West Capital Markets Inc.

Middlefield is a leading provider of flow-through share funds in Canada . Since 1983, Middlefield has sponsored 44 public and private funds and has acted as agent or manager for over $1.7 billion of resource investments. Middlefield Resource Limited Partnerships focus on TSX listed oil and gas and mining companies with strong growth strategies led by experienced management teams.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. This offering is made by prospectus only and copies thereof may be obtained from any of the dealers listed above as may lawfully offer these securities in such province or territory or by contacting Middlefield toll-free at 1.888.890.1868.

For further information: please visit our website at www.middlefield.com or contact Nancy Tham, Senior Vice-President, at [phone] or 1-888-890-1868