Oracle Mining Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Graduation

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/09/12 -- Oracle Mining Corp. ('Oracle Mining' or the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE: OMN)(OTCQX: OMCCF)(PINKSHEETS: OMCCF)(FRANKFURT: OMC) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval for its common shares to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ('TSX'), subject to the fulfillment of customary requirements. Oracle Mining's common shares will commence trading on the TSX once final approval is received. Upon listing on the TSX, the common shares will continue to trade under the symbol 'OMN'.

'Oracle Mining's graduation to the TSX represents a significant milestone for the Corporation,' said Mr. Paul Eagland, Oracle Mining's CEO. 'The listing of our shares on the TSX will raise our profile and enable us to reach a larger market of institutional investors in Canada as well as internationally and it is expected to create greater liquidity and access to capital as the Corporation moves forward towards production.'

In connection with the listing on the TSX, the Corporation will apply to voluntarily delist the common shares from the TSX Venture Exchange, such delisting to be effective as of the date the common shares commence trading on the TSX.

The TSX is the premier stock exchange for resource companies and Oracle Mining believes the new listing will improve visibility of its Oracle Ridge Copper Mine project among investors who are interested in near-term copper producers located in the U.S.

About Oracle Mining Corp.

Oracle Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: OMN)(OTCQX: OMCCF)(PINKSHEETS: OMCCF)(FRANKFURT: OMC) is a Vancouver, Canada-based corporation with a focus on uncovering overlooked deep-value projects to achieve superior shareholder returns. The Corporation is the sole owner and operator of Oracle Ridge Mining LLC and copper mine located 24 km northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Oracle Mining has cash on hand of approximately $8 million, minimal long-term debt and is managed by an experienced team of mining professionals with extensive operating and financial experience.

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This document may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document and Oracle Mining Corp. (hereinafter referred to as the 'Corporation') does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect management of the Corporation's expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Corporation's graduation to the TSX, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, access to capital, capital expenditures, success of mining operations, commodity prices, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects' or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', or 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved' or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology.

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This media release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'U.S. Securities Act') or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to a U.S. Person unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

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

Contacts:

Oracle Mining Corp.

Mr. Alex Langer

Vice President Capital Markets

604-689-9282 or Toll-free: +1-855-689-9282


Oracle Mining Corp.

Mr. Jason Mercier

Vice President Corporate Secretary

604-689-9261
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