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Samaranta Mining Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SAX) (the "Company") announces that as
set out in our previous news release of February 19, 2013, we confirm that the
Board received Volkmar Hable's resignation as a director of the Company on
February 12, 2013. At this time, the Company wishes to advise that Mr. Hable has
been terminated as the Company's Executive Vice-President, Mining and
Exploration effective immediately.


"As the new board members slowly take charge of Samaranta and get the projects
moving, we are making significant changes to add shareholder value," commented
Interim CEO, Dan Fish. "We are interviewing new candidates for the Board and new
technical people to fill the VP role, as well as reviewing new potential
business ideas to diversify the Company and add shareholder value moving
forward."


About Samaranta Mining Corporation 

Samaranta is a mineral exploration and development company actively exploring
for gold and precious metals in Colombia. The Company's primary focus is the
Guadalupe gold property that is contiguous with the Frontino Gold Mine
("Frontino"). Frontino is currently the largest gold mine in Colombia and has
been in operation for over 150 years with historic production estimated at 7
million ounces. Samaranta is the first company to explore the Guadalupe property
using modern exploration techniques.


SAMARANTA MINING CORPORATION

Dan Fish, Interim CEO

Forward-looking information

All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or
developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur
in the future are forward-looking statements. In particular, this document
contains forward-looking information and statements regarding a potential for
increase in shareholder value, the potential new Board and executive candidates
and the potential for new business ideas and opportunities which may bring
diversity to the Company.


These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by the
Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current
conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are
appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the
possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other
forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond
the Company's control, including actions of third parties, changes in laws and
regulations, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest
rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory
authorities. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Samaranta Mining Corporation
604-558-1080
604-558-1081 (FAX)
info@samaranta.ca
www.samaranta.ca

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