Fortbridge Media Release

Barker Minerals Ltd. [TSXV:BML] - Barker to Begin Exploratory Drilling on its High Grade Silver/Gold/Lead Black Bear Project

Prince George, B.C., November 4, 2011 � Barker Minerals Ltd. (�BML� on TSX/V) (the �Company�) reports it is preparing for exploration drilling in and around the high grade silver and gold Providence prospect. Initial drill holes are part of a 43-101 recommended 900 metre drill program which will focus on the high grade mineralization exposed in bedrock. The 100% owned project on China Mountain is located 74 km northeast of Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. The project has excellent access and infrastructure nearby.