GEAR International Announces Progress in Philippines, Deal Closing Within Weeks

GEAR International (PINKSHEETS:GEAR) is in the final stages of acquiring significant copper and gold mineral mining rights in the Philippines. After initiating dialogue with the Government of the Philippines in September 2011, GEAR has worked with Felix Abanjin, the former minister of natural resources for the Philippines to contribute to strengthening resource development ethics in the Philippines. GEAR President, Dale Geck, affirms, "We are very pleased with the mineral prospects in the Philippines and GEAR is proud to support the movement towards Global Resource nationalism of the mining sector in the Philippines."

About GEAR International, Inc.:

GEAR International, Inc. was originally incorporated in 1996. The company's strategically focused on gold and silver mining, providing financing for gold and silver mining projects, and precious metals processing and refining.

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Contacts: GEAR International, Inc. Dale Geck President [e-mail]