MRF 2011 Resource Limited Partnership - INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

TORONTO, Dec. 21 /CNW/ - Middlefield Group, on behalf of MRF 2011 Resource Limited Partnership ("MRF 2011" or the "Partnership"), is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus relating to the initial public offering of MRF 2011 Units. The offering will be made in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.

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.

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., GMP Securities L.P., Canaccord Genuity Corp., Dundee Securities Corporation, HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., Manulife Securities Incorporated, Macquarie Private Wealth Inc., Middlefield Capital Corporation, Raymond James Ltd., and Wellington West Capital Markets Inc.

Middlefield is a leading provider of flow-through share funds in Canada. Since 1983, Middlefield has sponsored 46 public and private funds and has acted as agent or manager for over $2.0 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.

A preliminary prospectus containing important information relating to these securities has been filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. The preliminary prospectus is still subject to completion or amendment. Copies of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained from your IIROC registered financial advisor. There will not be any sale or any acceptance of an offer to buy the securities until a receipt for the final prospectus has been issued.

For further information:

please visit our website at www.middlefield.com or contact Nancy Tham, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing, at 416.847.5349 or 1.888.890.1868.