Fortbridge Media Release

Barker Minerals Ltd [TSXV:BML] - Barker Minerals Updates 2012 Providence Drilling Results on the Black Bear Silver/Gold Project

Prince George, B.C., October 3, 2012 � Barker Minerals Ltd. (�BML� on TSX/V) (the �Company�) is pleased to provide an update and to report drill results on the 2012 Providence drilling program on its Black Bear project referred to on July 30, 2012 and September 21, 2012. The Black Bear project is 100% owned and is located 74 km northeast of Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. The project has excellent access and infrastructure nearby.