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TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - EPM Mining Ventures Inc. ("EPM" or the "Company") announced today that its common shares have been approved for trading on OTCQX. (TSXV: EPK - OTCQX: EPMMF) OTCQX offers international companies a visible presence in the U.S. on the highest OTC marketplace. The Company anticipates trading will commence on December 27 2012 under the symbol EPMMF. EPM will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under its existing symbol EPK.

Lance D'Ambrosio, Chief Executive Officer of EPM, said; "We are very pleased to have attained this important milestone in the Company's development. Joining OTCQX, the highest marketplace for OTC securities, will provide EPM with important access to American financial markets and expanded sources of capital. We believe shareholders will benefit greatly from a higher profile in the U.S. leading to increased liquidity and enhanced exposure to a greater number of retail and institutional investors."

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.