A cease trade order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on Aug. 14, 2012, against Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. for failing to file a technical report for the Cariboo gold property in the required form and within the required time period supporting Barkerville's disclosure of the change in mineral resources at Cow Mountain.

Upon revocation of the cease trade order, the company's shares will remain suspended until the company meets TSX Venture Exchange requirements. Members are prohibited from trading in the securities of the company during the period of the suspension or until further notice.