Fortbridge Media Release

Barker Minerals Ltd. [TSXV:BML] - Barker Minerals Announces New Gold Discovery at Frank Creek

Prince George, B.C., February 24, 2012 � Barker Minerals Ltd. (�BML� on TSX/V) (the �Company�) is pleased to report the recently completed (BM-11-190) eight drill hole program on its 100% owned Frank Creek volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project has resulted in the discovery of a new near surface high grade gold (Au) zone. A 2.6 metre zone in FC11-03, from 26.50 metres to 29.10 metres, had five narrow intercepts which returned values of .17 g/t Au; 2.36 g/t Au; 4.58 g/t Au; 8.88 g/t Au and 26.4 g/t Au. True width of the high grade zone is unknown at this time and is yet to be determined by follow up drilling. The property is located in the Cariboo Mining District of British Columbia approximately 77 km northeast of Williams Lake B.C. and hosts excellent access and infrastructure.