ABM Aben Minerals Ltd

Athabasca Minerals Inc. ("Athabasca" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ABM) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott MacDougall, P.Eng to the role
of Vice President, Operations and Ms. Heather Budney, P. Geol to the role of
Chief Geologist effective April 1, 2014. These appointments support the
Corporation's continuing transition from aggregate pit management to aggregate
production from corporate owned aggregate operations. 


Dom Kriangkum, President and CEO states, "We are extremely pleased to add both
Mr. MacDougall and Ms. Budney to our management team, and look forward to the
hands-on expertise they will contribute to our success as a supplier of
industrial minerals in western Canada. As our operations expand, we are
fulfilling the need to ensure high quality personnel are positioned to further
our planned growth. Both Scott and Heather have a wide range of related
experience in working with large scale minerals operations and environments."


Mr. Scott MacDougall has over 15 years of experience in both the engineering
design and management of several civil infrastructure and mining projects. Mr.
MacDougall has worked in the mining industry in positions ranging from
engineering manager, mine manger and general manager at several operations.
Managing budgets of over Cdn $200 million per year, he has had the
responsibility of implementing several strategic initiatives focused on cost
control, productivity improvements, and revenue growth, as well as developing
key performance indicators. He is also heavily involved in the mining industry
and presently sits as Vice-Chair with the Canadian Institute of Mining (Edmonton
branch). Mr. MacDougall holds a BSc. in Civil Engineering from the University of
Calgary.


Mr. MacDougall will oversee all of the operational and regulatory activities
with Athabasca's current and future projects. Focusing on direct cost control,
including operating and maintenance efficiencies, as well as increased
productivity will contribute to improved margin growth. Mr. MacDougall will
provide oversight in advancing industry "best practise" standards at all of
Athabasca's operations. In addition, his experience in stakeholder
communications combined with a detailed understanding of regulatory requirements
will assist in expediting regulatory approvals. 


Ms. Heather Budney, P. Geol. has 11 years of experience working as a sand and
gravel and industrial minerals geologist, and was a key contributor to the
provincial database of sand and gravel deposits produced by the Alberta
Geological Survey. Ms. Budney has also provided consulting services related to
sand and gravel exploration, conservation and reclamation planning, and resource
reporting. Ms. Budney graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc. in
Geology and Master of Science in Natural Resource Management, specializing in
Land Use Planning from Simon Fraser University. 


Ms. Budney will be responsible for Athabasca's exploration and development
program. Identifying and acquiring the rights to test new areas with sand and
gravel potential, and applying resource assessment expertise to evaluating
development and acquisition opportunities is important to the continued growth
of Athabasca's industrial mineral holdings. In cooperation with our Vice
President of Operations and Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Ms. Budney will
coordinate the activities of staff and external consultants involved in planning
and obtaining regulatory approvals for the mining and reclamation of existing
and future properties. Her combined expertise in geology, land use planning and
regulation will enable Athabasca to further its resources and reserves in
strategic locations in support of the Corporation's growth strategy.


Athabasca also announces the resignation of Ms. Pamela Strand, P. Geo from her
position as Vice President, Business Development and Communications as she has
taken a position as a senior manager with the government of the Northwest
Territories. Ms. Strand will continue to work with Athabasca in an advisory
capacity effective April 1, 2014. The Corporation would like to thank Ms. Strand
for her work with Athabasca, and to wish her continued success in her new role. 


About Athabasca Minerals

The Corporation is a resource company involved in the management, exploration
and development of aggregate projects. These activities include contracts works,
aggregate pit management, aggregate production and sales from corporate-owned
pits, new aggregate development and acquisitions of sand and gravel operations.
The Corporation also has industrial mineral land holdings for the purpose of
locating and developing sources of industrial minerals and aggregates essential
to high growth economic development.


Neither the TSX Venture nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is
defined in the policies of the TSX Venture) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.


This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements or information are based on current
expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by the Corporation. The forward-looking statements or information
contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the
Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable
securities laws.


The securities of Athabasca have not been, nor will be, registered under the
United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold
within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons
absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration
requirements. This release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities
in the United States.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Athabasca Minerals Inc.
Dean Stuart
403- 517-2270
dean@boardmarker.net

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