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Phase II Drill Program at Moss Project Intercepts 24.38 Metres Grading 1.45 gpt Gold Eqv (1.13 g/t Au, 12.8 g/t Ag); 1.52 Metre High-Grade Intercept of 19.39 Gold Eqv (17.71 g/t Au, 67 gpt Ag) outside Main Target Area gpt

Vancouver, B.C. - Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (TSX.V:NEE)(OTCQX: NHVCF) (“Northern
Vertex”) is pleased to announce results from the first 18 holes of its 20,000 foot (6500 meter) in-fill drill
and resource expansion program on the Moss Gold-Silver Project situated in the historic Oatman Mining
district in Mohave County, Northwestern Arizona.

States Northern Vertex Chief Geologist, Dr. Bob Thompson. “We are pleased to report all five of the
Phase II infill holes, AR-124, 125, 127, 128 and 133, designed to convert resources from the inferred to
the indicated category, were successful, with each hole intersecting at least 24 metre widths of
mineralized material.

The significant intersections returned from Phase II drilling are consistent with results from our Phase 1
drill program. Importantly, they demonstrate the consistent internal distribution of gold we’ve come to
expect from the Moss gold-silver system. Holes AR-121, 122 and 123 returned a series of promising
intercepts, despite being stopped in mineralization grading 1 gpt gold equivalent. These holes were
collared approximately 160 meters south from the outcropping Moss stockwork system, where
intersections suggest a broader zone of mineralization at depth.”

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Kootenay Silver firmly focused on Promontorio project, updated resource expected

Vancouver-based junior explorer Kootenay Silver (CVE:KTN) is firmly pinning its hopes on the Promontorio silver project in Mexico.

Kootenay Silver’s flagship property is the former-producing Promontorio silver mine in Sonora State, Mexico. The company is also actively developing other mineral projects in Mexico and British Columbia, Canada.

But the company's focus on Promontorio was a driver in the recent change of its name from Kootenay Gold.

Speaking to Proactive Investors, Kootenay Silver’s chairman, Ken Berry, said: "Our focus is on the Promontorio property and building that silver resource. We feel that we're at a real stage in development where that resource is a significant asset.

"Our core asset has grown to such a stature it warranted a name change."

Silver Price Could Double By Year's End - Wealthwire

Were you cursing at your computer screen when silver nearly tripled during the short 9 months from September 2010 to May 2011? Silver at $20 seemed like an insurmountable threshold for quite some time. This caused many silver investors to give up just prior to the ascent, completely missing the ride towards $50. I believe silver is about to offer a similar ride. While it is unlikely to match the 180% advance mentioned above, look for silver to make new highs in the coming months, with the potential to double to $65 by year end.

Kootenay Announces Name Change to Kootenay Silver Inc.

Vancouver, B.C. - Kootenay Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: KTN.V) is pleased to announce
that the Company has completed all necessary application processes and obtained regulatory
approval to change its name to "Kootenay Silver Inc." from "Kootenay Gold Inc.". The
Company's shares will trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the new name at market
open on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The trading symbol of the Company will remain as
"KTN".

States Kootenay CEO, James McDonald, "We feel the name change to Kootenay Silver Inc.
better reflects our core assets as we continue to advance drilling and development on our
flagship Promontorio Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico.”

History Lessons: Northern Vertex Elevating Historic Gold Resources Toward New Valuation

Amidst a marketplace that favours assets of the more advanced variety, any opportunity to leapfrog beyond the grassroots phase en route to production is enticing to the financial community. For Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (formerly known as “Northern Vertex Capital Corp.”) (TSX-V:NEE) (NHVCF.PK), tapping into that mentality has landed them a pair of near-term projects in a relatively short amount of time, and at a $10 per ounce-in-the-ground cost that's far below the industry average.

Over a span of 7 months, the NEE team managed to raise $16 million in order to fund the acquisition of its two flagship properties in Idaho and Arizona. The business model is to negotiate the acquisition of historic gold resources at a discount, prove them up to 43-101 compliance through confirmation drilling, initiating baseline studies and in turn adding value over a short period of time. By seeking non-compliant resources, the Northern Vertex team managed to acquire ounces in the ground at a rate of less than $10/ounce, among a field that is paying on average more than $100/ounce.

Northern Vertex Announces Drill Rig Mobilized to Test Western Extension on Moss Gold-Silver Project, Arizona. Phase I Confirmation Drill and Resource Expansion Program progressing at Lemhi Gold Project, Idaho

Vancouver, B.C. - Northern Vertex Capital Inc. (TSX.V:NEE) (“Northern Vertex”) is pleased to
announce progress of its 2012 exploration and development programs on its newly consolidated Lemhi
Gold project in Idaho, its Moss Gold-Silver project in Arizona, and its Copley Gold project in central
British Columbia. The Company reports that budget allocations for drilling contracts, technical and
manpower requirements for multi-phase exploration and drill programs at both the Lemhi Gold and Moss
have been finalized for the Q1 and Q2, 2012 multi-phase programs.

States Northern Vertex CEO, Ken Berry, “We are pleased to report on Company activities as we prepare
for a busy year ahead. Our main objective this year is to aggressively develop our gold and silver assets
by building on our established ounces. Supported by our recent $13.3 million non-brokered financing, we
are currently well funded for an extensive confirmation drill and resource expansion program on the
Lemhi Gold project and to accelerate activities at Moss. On the acquisition front, we will continue to
evaluate accretive opportunities to grow the company”.

Kootenay Gold Changes Name to Kootenay Silver

Kootenay Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: KTN.V) is pleased to announce name change to Kootenay Silver Inc. as Company reports 25,000 meter in-fill drill and resource definition program nears completion on Promontorio Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico.

States Kootenay CEO James McDonald "The name change to Kootenay Silver better reflects our core focus on developing our flagship Promontorio Silver project. It also coincides with all the high-grade results we have achieved from drilling on Promontorio over the past year. Within this 1st quarter we will have completed over 35,000 meters of drilling since our initial resource calculation. We look forward to incorporating these numerous high-grade results into an updated NI 43-101 resource calculation at the conclusion of the current program."

Northern Vertex Joins OTCQX International Market in the U.S.

Vancouver, B.C. - Northern Vertex Capital Inc. (TSX.V:NEE) (OTCQX: NHVCF) (“Northern
Vertex”) is pleased to announce that it is now trading on the OTC market highest tier “OTCQX
International” under the symbol “NHVCF”. OTC Markets Group Inc. is a leading financial information
and technology services Company that provides the world’s largest electronic inter-dealer quotation
system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities in
the United States. Investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the
Company on www.otcqx.com and www.otcmarkets.com.

As an OTCQX company, Northern Vertex is expected to benefit from being associated with the top
segment of the United States OTC Market, bringing broader visibility to U.S. investors. Northern Vertex
joins numerous large and well-known international mining companies who have also elected to gain
access to the U.S. market using this platform.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP will serve as Northern Vertex’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on
OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and compliance with U.S.
securities laws.

Kootenay Hits 873 gpt Silver Eqv Over 18 Meters in NE Zone (471 gpt Ag, 9.42% Pb+Zn) and 150 gpt Silver Eqv Over 17 Meters in SW Zone (118 gpt Ag, 0.76% Pb+Zn) as Promontorio Drilling Continues to Produce High-Grade Silver Results Within 1km Mineralized System

Kootenay Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: KTN.V) is pleased to announce assay results from an additional 6 drill holes from its 25,000 meter, ongoing, multi-phase, step out drill and resource definition program on its Promontorio Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico.

The Company reports the multi-rig diamond drilling program continues to yield high-grade results, while demonstrating continuity of silver mineralization in the top priority Southwest and Northeast zones across the property’s central 1km mineralized corridor.

The strike continuity of silver mineralization in the Southwest Zone connecting to the NI 43-101 Pit Resource currently measures 140 meters to 300 meters. In the Northeast Zone, which sits 700 meters outside of the current NI 43-101 Pit Resource, mineralization along strike now extends approximately 210 meters.

States Kootenay CEO James McDonald “We continue to encounter multiple high-grade silver intercepts in the Northeast Zone and the Southwest Zone which once again underscores the strength and large upside potential of Promontorio’s diatreme breccia hosted mineral system. We could not be more enthused and optimistic with results from the current multi-phase program. Approximately 4000 meters of drilling remain to be completed in the 25,000 meter drill program, following which time geologic modeling and a NI 43-101 resource update will be completed.”

           

To view map of drill hole locations please visit:

http://www.kootenaygold.ca/i/projects/Promontorio/drillresultsmap.pdf