Mr. Reagan Glazier reports

PACIFIC BAY APPOINTS ELTON PEREIRA AS VP EXPLORATION

Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. has appointed Brazilian geologist Elton L.S. Pereira as vice-president of exploration, effective immediately.

Mr. Pereira brings to Pacific Bay a wealth of international success in the mining exploration industry.

Mr. Pereira led the development of Brazauro Resources Corp.'s Tocantinzinho gold project, which was the first major discovery in the now prolific Tapajos mineral province in Brazil. Tocantinzinho was subsequently sold to Eldorado Gold Corp. in 2010, which is currently under construction by G Mining Ventures.

Following this achievement, Mr. Pereira spearheaded the discovery and development of the Castelo de Sonhos gold project, owned by TriStar Gold Inc. More recently, he has contributed to the development of multiple nickel-copper-cobalt deposits in Bahia state, Brazil, through his work with Appian Capital Advisory and Bahia Nickel Mineracao.

Mr. Pereira earned an MSc in geology from the University of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

"Management of the company has decided to direct attention to the acquisition of precious metal and critical mineral exploration projects in Brazil, and Mr. Pereira brings with him a remarkable track record of success and a wealth of experience that will help Pacific Bay achieve this objective," said Reagan Glazier, president and chief executive officer. "Elton's leadership in developing high-value assets, such as the Tocantinzinho and the Castelo de Sonhos gold projects, has not only set new standards in the industry, but also significantly contributed to the advancement of mineral exploration in Brazil. I'm excited for the opportunity to include him in our endeavors."

As part of his compensation, the company will grant 500,000 incentive stock options to Mr. Pereira at an exercise price of five cents per share, expiring three years after issuing.

Qualified person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Bridge, PGeo, a consultant of the company, who is a qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.

About Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd.

Pacific Bay currently has a portfolio of properties in British Columbia, including the Haskins Reed property, 30 kilometres east of the Cassiar town site, and the newly added Sphinx Mountain rare earth project.

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