Fortbridge Media Release

Barker Minerals Ltd [TSXV:BML] - Barker Updates on Exploratory Drilling on its Black Bear Project, Announces Tellurium Potential and Grants Options

Prince George, B.C., February 7, 2012 � Barker Minerals Ltd. (�BML� on TSX/V) (the �Company�) reports that leading up to the end of 2011 it prepared for, and began, exploration drilling in and around the high grade silver and gold Providence prospect. The drill holes are part of a NI-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.