EPM Mining Announces Important Environmental Impact Statement Milestone for Its Sevier Lake Playa Sulphate of Potash Project

EPM Mining Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EPK)(OTCQX:EPKMF) ("EPM" or the "Company")
announced today that the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") Utah Fillmore Field
Office published in the Federal Register its intent to prepare an Environmental
Impact Statement (the "EIS") for the Company's Sevier Lake Playa Sulphate of
Potash Project located in southwestern Utah.


"The Federal Register announcement is the official start of BLM's EIS process,"
said Lance D'Ambrosio, Chief Executive Officer of EPM. "This is a major
milestone for our project and represents the culmination of much time and
effort. We anticipate a smooth and timely EIS process and look forward to
working with the community and all other stakeholders." 


During the initial public scoping period, which begins with the Federal Register
announcement, the BLM will seek input to determine relevant issues that will
guide the process for developing the EIS and influence the scope of the
analysis, including potential alternatives. An approved EIS Record of Decision
("ROD") allows for final approval of the BLM Mining Plan. Construction of EPM's
project can commence once there is an approved EIS ROD and an approved Mining
Plan. 


About EPM Mining Ventures

EPM Mining Ventures Inc. is an exploration-stage company focused on specialty
fertilizers. Through Peak Minerals Inc., its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary,
EPM controls directly or through agreement mineral leases on more than 124,000
acres on its Sevier Lake Playa property in Millard County, Utah. With a brine
resource known to contain potassium, magnesium, sulphate, lithium and a suite of
other beneficial minerals, EPM is targeting the development and production of
specialty fertilizers, including Sulphate of Potash (SOP), through the use of a
cost-effective solar evaporation process. SOP and other specialty fertilizers
are used in the production of high value, chloride-sensitive crops such as
fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. With the recent completion of a Preliminary
Feasibility Study, the Company is currently engaged in engineering and analysis
designed to support a feasibility study, environmental permitting, and
ultimately mineral production.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
EPM Mining Ventures
Lance D'Ambrosio
Chief Executive Officer
[phone]
www.epmmining.com