Fortbridge Media Release

Barker Minerals Ltd. [TSXV:BML] - Barker Announces Drilling to Begin on its Mag Gold Project in the Quesnel Trough District of B.C.

Prince George, B.C., February 10, 2012 � Barker Minerals Ltd. (�BML� on TSX/V) (the �Company�) announces that in consideration of its seasonal accessibility, it has begun preparations for a 900 metre exploratory drilling program on its Mag Gold project which is located 35 kilometres southeast of Quesnel, British Columbia. The Mag Gold project is ideally situated with excellent year round access and strong infrastructure and is also located in the prolific Quesnel Trough mining district of B.C.