Blue Note Mining Inc.: Paul Einarson joins Board of Directors

MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2012 - Blue Note Mining Inc. (TSXV: BNT) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Einarson to the Board of Directors. The appointment will take effect immediately.

Mr. Einarson is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience working for recognized companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Molson Inc. and KPMG LLP. In addition to having a strong background in financial reporting, Mr. Einarson has also gained valuable experience in corporate development and investor relations as a past director and senior officer of numerous mining and exploration companies such as Richmont Mines Inc. and Strateco Resources Inc.. Mr. Einarson's international experience includes exposure throughout Eastern Europe, Brazil, and Africa.

Mr. Léon Méthot described Mr. Einarson as an outstanding addition to the Board. "Paul is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in the junior mining and exploration industry which will prove invaluable as we seek to advance Blue Note's projects. On behalf of my fellow directors, I welcome Paul to the Board and look forward to working with him."


About Blue Note Mining

Blue Note Mining is a mineral exploration and mining company headquartered in Montreal with gold properties located in the prolific Val d'Or region of Quebec. Blue Note also holds significant positions in the share capital of Amex Exploration (AMX.V) and GeoVenCap (GOV.V).



Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains discussion of items that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the effects of general economic conditions, actions by government authorities, uncertainties associated with contract negotiations, additional financing requirements, market acceptance of the Company's products and competitive pressures. These factors and others are more fully discussed in Company filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

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Blue Note Mining Inc.
Leon Methot, President and Chief Executive Officer
514-486-3095 x255
lmethot@bluenotemining.ca
www.bluenotemining.ca