Denver, CO – April 12, 2012 – Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB: BGBR), a U.S.-based company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious metal projects, today announced positive results from surface sampling on the Lewiston Project in Fremont County, Wyoming. The Lewiston property is an Archean greenstone hosted lode gold district. A total of 62 samples were collected, 48 grab samples from prospect pits and mine dumps, and 14 measured panel samples across mineralized shear zones. Fifteen (15) samples ranged from 1.0 gpt (grams per tonne) Au to 23.1 gpt Au and one contained 63.1 gpt Au. Selected highlights include:

• Hematite altered meta-graywacke containing quartz stringers from historical workings at the Hidden Hand Mine returned 63.1 gpt Au. Additional grab samples from adjacent prospect pits returned 0.558 gpt, 1.43 gpt and 2.16 gpt Au.
• Surface grab samples from a shear zone on the Wolf prospect ranged as high as 13.45 gpt gold, with 11 additional samples that averaged 2.4 gpt gold.
• Sampling at the Burr mine over four feet produced 19.9 gpt gold with a separate 18-inch sample producing 23.1 gpt gold. Samples were taken across an exposed shear zone containing quartz stringers and pods and are believed to be representative of the true width of the shear zone.
• Four samples collected from three prospect pits (the “Copper Pits”) contained from 0.38 gpt Au to 5.68 gpt Au and from 0.30 % Cu to 1.81 % Cu. Samples were taken over a wide spaced area (4,400 ft.) from prospect pits on quartz vein-bearing structures.

“These positive results underscore the tremendous potential of the Lewiston Project and support our plans to commence drilling later this year,” said James Baughman, president and CEO of Big Bear Mining. “We plan to initially focus our drilling on the Wolf prospect, where a 25 foot wide shear zone has been identified and where we believe that we’ll benefit from a solid, historical body of sampling data dating back to the 1970s.”

Sampling was performed under the supervision of James Baughman, Wyoming Registered Geologist. Big Bear utilized best practices Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures by inserting standards, blanks, and duplicating results. Samples were secured until delivery to ALS Chemex. Analysis for gold was by fire assay with AA finish (Au-AA24, 50 g) and 33 additional elements by ICP (ME-ICP61).

The Lewiston Mining District is host to undrilled, high-grade gold veins that occur over a six-mile shear zone that has 32 historical shafts and adits and more than 177 prospect pits. Big Bear Mining has an option to acquire 100% ownership in 175 unpatented claims and three patented claims as well as eight patented claims and 10 unpatented claims under lease. Terms of the four-year earn-in are $200,000 in cash, 1.1 million shares of Big Bear Mining common stock, and $1.0 million in exploration expenditures. There is a NSR (Net Smelter Royalty) tied to gold prices and capped at 5%.

About Big Bear Mining Corp:
Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S.-based exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects that are economically viable and geologically compelling. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Website: http://www.bigbearminingcorp.com/
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. Statements in this press release about promising results of sampling activities, potential of the Company’s projects, plans to acquire properties, and plans to commence drilling and spend $1.0 million on exploration, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information please contact:

Mr. James Baughman P.Geo.
President and CEO Big Bear Mining Corp.

Phone: 303-800-0678
email: jgbgeo@yahoo.com

Denver, CO – January 26, 2012 – Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB: BGBR), a U.S.-based company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious metal projects, today announced the acquisition of a new property in the Elk City gold project in Idaho County, Idaho.  

Elk City, Idaho

The Elk City gold project consists of 48 federal mining claims located in Idaho County, Idaho.  The property was acquired from Southern Legacy Minerals, Inc. for 6 million shares of common stock and 6 million common stock purchase warrants.  Additionally 3 million shares of common stock were paid to a previous claim owner along with a 1% NSR in exchange for significant amounts of important historic data on the property.

The Elk City claims are called the Dore group and are located along a 1.5 mile long shear zone that averages 60 feet in width and that hosts en echelon quartz veins.  The property includes a historical underground mine called the Center Star Mine as well as the Commodore Prospect.

Big Bear also announced it has entered into the first phase of funding through new share financing agreements totaling $60,000.  The securities to be issued under the agreement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States without a registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

James Baughman, CEO of Big Bear, said, “This acquisition has staked our land position in a promising gold district in Idaho.   Big Bear is seeking funding to drill Rattlesnake Hills and our Lewiston, Wyoming, properties as well as to continue to advance the previous work that has been completed by historic operators on our new Idaho property.”

About Big Bear Mining Corp:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S.-based exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects that are economically viable and geologically compelling. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Website: http://www.bigbearminingcorp.com/
 

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to the completion of the financing with Southern Legacy

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. Statements in this press release about promising gold districts, strengthening the Company’s land position, efforts to raise capital, and plans to commence drilling and exploration are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Denver, CO – January 24, 2012 – Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB: BGBR), a U.S.-based company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious metal projects, today updated investors on its current initiatives.

Dallas FSX Conference and StockVest
Big Bear Mining executives will present to investors on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Financial Services Exchange (FSX) Conference in Dallas, Texas.  In addition, the Company has retained StockVest to assist with investor relations.  StockVest is a full service financial communications and public relations firm that will focus on raising investor awareness of Big Bear as an emerging player in the precious metals space.  StockVest specializes in disseminating news and information about emerging microcap companies to a global network of investors with the goal of achieving maximum market awareness resulting in increased trading volume, a broadened shareholder base, and increased market value.

CEO James Baughman stated, “We are focused on positioning Big Bear as an emerging gold producer that provides its stockholders with exceptional returns. Our near-term goal for 2012 is to drill, and that will require additional capital. We’re hopeful that investors at the FSX conference in Dallas will share our enthusiasm about our current prospects and our plans for adding promising new prospects to our portfolio.”

About Big Bear Mining Corp:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S.-based exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects that are economically viable and geologically compelling. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Website: http://www.bigbearminingcorp.com/
 

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to the completion of the financing with Southern Legacy

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. Statements in this press release about the Company’s plans to raise capital, commence drilling, raise investor awareness and deliver exceptional returns to investors, plans to add new prospects and transition into a emerging gold producer are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
James Baughman, CEO
303-800-0678

Big Bear Mining Corp Secures Strategic Funding from Southern Legacy Minerals, Inc.

Tempe, AZ – August 31, 2011 – Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB:BGBR), a U.S. based company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious metal projects, announced today that it has received the commitment of Southern Legacy Minerals, Inc., a privately held exploration company, to make an equity investment into the Company of $300,000. Southern Legacy will be granted three seats on the board of directors of the Company in conjunction with the investment.

The securities referred to herein will not be or have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

About Big Bear Mining Corp:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S. based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects that are economically viable and geologically compelling. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Website: www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements”, as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to the completion of the financing with Southern Legacy

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Big Bear Mining Corp Releases Results from Initial Drilling Program at the Barlow Gap Project Rattlesnake Hills, Natrona County, Wyoming

Tempe, AZ – March 8, 2011 - Big Bear Mining Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: BGBR), a U.S. based exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of gold and other precious commodity projects, is pleased to announce initial drill results from its 2010 exploration initiative in the Rattlesnake Hills, Wyoming. Big Bear’s Rattlesnake Hills properties cover geologic settings analogous to those hosting gold, Au, mineralization on the adjacent advanced program of Evolving Gold (EVG). The Big Bear claim blocks cover approximately 9,000 acres encompassing several Eocene-aged intrusives of the Rattlesnake Hills Volcanic Complex (RHVC).  The RHVC is part of the Rocky Mountain Alkaline Gold Province that extends from New Mexico to Montana.  World class and less significant past-producing alkaline-associated gold deposits that are part of this province include, among others, the famous Cripple Creek Mining District in Colorado (~27 million ounces of continual gold production from 1880’s to the present, plus ~ 20-million ounce existing low-grade Au resource) . Alkaline gold deposits often occur in groups or districts such as those deposits discovered in Little Rocky Mountain MT, Black Hills, SD, and Cripple Creek, CO. Exploration programs in alkaline volcanic complexes are currently being conducted by Newmont in the Bear Lodge Complex in NE Wyoming and by Evolving Gold on lands adjacent to the Big Bear Dry Creek claims which are located approximately seven miles northeast of the 2010 drilling at the Barlow Gap project. On the Barlow Gap claim block, Big Bear drilled five late-season core holes (3,500 ft.) to test silicified zones associated with structures within and along contacts of the central quartz latite porphyry intrusion and embedded breccia pipe. Four of the five holes tested silicified zones found to be geochemically anomalous from surface rock chip samples in silver, Ag, (33 samples from 1.0 ppm to 7.7 ppm and nine sample s from 9.8 ppm to 58.3 ppm) and trace Au (seven samples from 20 ppb to 35 ppb and four samples from 63 ppb to 95 ppb). BG 2010 Drill Holes

Samples (815) were collected from intervals containing carbonate and lesser quartz veining +/- pyrite. No significant Au mineralized intervals were intercepted; the highest sample returned 295 ppb Au over 2.9 ft. (BG-4, 911.6 -914 ft.).  Silver was greater than 1.0 ppm in 48 sample intervals including 128 ppm Ag over 0.3 ft.(BG-3  891.5 ft. – 891.8 ft.), 4.0 ft. of 10.5 ppm Ag (BG-7 890 ft. – 894 ft.) and 5.0 ft. containing 15.9 ppm Ag (BG-7 903 ft. – 908 ft. EOH). Big Bear geologists note that what appears to be a large epithermal system with significant alteration and multiple near surface Ag anomalies could contain a hidden or as not yet sampled Au component.  Future exploration at the BG Project will focus on the easterly trending structural zone intercepted in BG-7, newly recognized structures delineated from a ground magnetics survey, and the breccia pipes. CEO Steve Rix, states “We want to remind our shareholders that the drilling process is a methodical search for clues to help determine if the claims upon which the work is being done, warrant more attention. While no significant Au showings exist, we are encouraged that the data we have received from this preliminary late season campaign have yielded notable Ag numbers and additional geological data demanding the continued exploration of the Barlow Gap claim blocks through more drilling this year”. About Big Bear Mining Corp: Big Bear Mining Corp. is a US based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of Gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.  Website: www.bigbearminingcorp.com Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, the accomplishment of any of our plans listed for 2011 such as any acquisitions, geophysics, drilling programs or results from such programs, and the timelines within which such items may be accomplished, as referred to in this news release. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: Ross Silver (480) 253-0323 ir@bigbearminingcorp.com ]]> http://bigbearminingcorp.com/site/big-bear-mining-corp-releases-results-from-initial-drilling-program-at-the-barlow-gap-project-rattlesnake-hills-natrona-county-wyoming/feed/ 0 http://bigbearminingcorp.com/site/big-bear-mining-announces-completion-of-initial-bg-project-drill-holes-and-reports-positive-results-from-2010-rattlesnake-hills-exploration-surface-drill-programs/ http://bigbearminingcorp.com/site/big-bear-mining-announces-completion-of-initial-bg-project-drill-holes-and-reports-positive-results-from-2010-rattlesnake-hills-exploration-surface-drill-programs/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:17:27 +0000 admin http://bigbearminingcorp.com/site/?p=55

Big Bear Mining Announces Completion of Initial BG Project Drill Holes and Reports Positive Results from 2010 Rattlesnake Hills Exploration Surface & Drill Programs

Tempe, AZ – January 21, 2011 - Big Bear Mining Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: BGBR.ob – News) ("The Company") ("BGBR"), a U.S. based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects, announced today results from the exploration initiative in the Rattlesnake Hills located in Natrona County, Wyoming. The Rattlesnake Hills initiative was a discovery program focused on the generation of new drill targets in the Eocene – age Rattlesnake Hills Volcanic Complex (RHVC). Big Bear properties cover geologic settings analogous to those hosting Au mineralization on the adjacent advanced program of Evolving Gold (EVG).

The Rattlesnake Hills land position consists of ten Federal lode mining claim blocks and two Wyoming State Leases totaling approximately 9,696 acres (14.4 square miles) covering the RHVC, Natrona County, Wyoming. The RHVC is comprised of approximately 40 shallow plutons of alkaline and subalkaline compositions intruded into Archean – age basement rocks. This volcanic/intrusive event is the heat and volatile source responsible for gold mineralization reported by EVG at North Stock, South Stock, Antelope Basin Flats and in deep porphyry hosted Au mineralization.

Our 2010 field program was completed over an abbreviated season from August through early November. The principal goal was to evaluate and possibly generate drill targets primarily on the DC, QL and BG claims. A secondary focus was to advance other claim groups from a geologic reconnaissance perspective. Detailed geologic evaluation and mapping was conducted by Dr. Charles Ferguson and Dr. Kent Ausburn, both highly experienced independent consultants, for the DC-MF-GP claims and the BG claims. Approximately 350 rock samples were collected primarily from the BG and DC claims. In addition, a soil sample grid of approximately 1240 samples was completed on the DC block and a Total Field Magnetics grid over the BG block.

CEO Steve Rix stated “The vast amount of work done by our geology team in such a short period of time is a real testament to their acumen and their commitment to our shareholders. The results that follow, suggest the basis for a robust plan for the 2011 campaign. Combined with significant gold intercepts by our neighbors Evolving Gold, we believe there is potential for significant precious metal discovery on our claims in Rattlesnake Hills.”

Results:

QL Project

The QL claims (2,035 acres) cover two regional faults, one of which is intruded by a quartz latite pluton lying adjacent to and immediately east of EVG claims. Reconnaissance mapping and in 2010 reconfirmed historic Cu +/Au occurrences hosted in sheared Archean metasediments along both fault zones. An initial four – hole drilling program was permitted but not completed due difficult late season access.

Dry Creek Project

The DC claims cover 798 acres immediately adjacent to claims held by Evolving Gold to the west and south encompassing part or all of five phonolite stocks, one trachyte stocks and several phonolite dikes intruded into Archean-age basement rocks. Principally covered by talus, alluvium, and Eocene – aged volcanosedimentary rocks concealing bead rock exposures of possible interest. The area is cut by primary east-west and northeasterly trending structures and is adjacent to the EVG claims where it is believed northeasterly trending structures intersect a diatreme breccia body at the North Stock ore body. Au mineralization on the EVG property is reported to be generally associated with Eocene-aged plutons including those of phonolite composition as at North Stock and South Stock and monzodioritic composition at Antelope Flats.

A 1:12,000 – scale geologic map was produced and 78 prospective rock samples collected. Fourteen (14) samples contained from 10 ppb to 45 ppb Au and four samples containing 119 ppb, 234 ppb, 452 ppb, and 1,125 ppb Au.

A soil sampling grid covering approximately 220 acres (1,283 samples) tested a topographic depression adjacent to two phonolite plutons.  Less than 3 % of samples were considered anomalous ranging from 7 ppb Au to 47 ppb Au, and one containing 273 ppb Au. Big Bear geologists suggest excessive depth to bedrock may account for the small number of anomalous samples which generally were collected from areas of thinner overburden.
Four target areas covering mostly coincident Au in soil and Au in rock samples were identified for aggressive follow-up and drill testing in 2011. Two areas are located within much larger potassium anomalies as is typical of other alkaline gold systems. Target areas are believed to be associated with concealed faults or phonolite intrusive contacts.

Barlow Gap Project

The BG claims (1,517 acres) cover Eocene –aged quartz latite plutons and associated intrusive breccia bodies located in the southwestern Rattlesnake Hills volcanic field. Big Bear geologists recently completed 1:12,000 and 1:3,000 scale geologic maps recognizing two new intrusive breccia bodies (0.5 km. sq.  and 3.0 km sq.) , several breccia dikes, and larger areas of quartz latite porphyry containing silicic, carbonate, and iron oxide alteration.  Silicified quartz latite porphyry was mapped in a centrally located, east – trending zone measuring approximately 1,500 ft, – long and from 300 ft to 400 ft.- wide. Smaller zones of silicification are associated with the margins of both breccia bodies.

During the 2009-2010 geologic programs 184 rock samples (inclusive of 29 from Crescent Resources in 2009) were collected from prospective outcrops and occasionally from float. Ninety three (93) contained detectable Ag (>0.2 ppm Ag) from which 33 contained from 1.0 ppm to 7.7 ppm Ag and 9 contained from 9.8 ppm to 58.3 ppm Ag. Seven samples also contained from 20 ppb to 35ppb Au, and four contained from 63 ppb to 95 ppb Au.  Most anomalous samples were collected from silicified quartz latite porphyry containing occasional mm-scale quartz veins, quartz breccia veins, and carbonate veining although a few were from carbonate altered breccia and sheared Archean gneiss.

An initial program consisting of five diamond core holes (3,500 ft.) was completed  to test the potential for Au grades to increase with depth in silicified zones or in proximity to breccia pipe centers and to explore the potential for deeper Cu or Mo mineralization. Results are pending with anticipated reporting in late-February.

In summary, the Big Bear technical team is highly encouraged by the generation of widespread Au anomalies in soils and rocks from the DG claims in geologic settings similar to adjacent EVG mineralization and the widespread strong Ag anomalies associated with silicified structures, carbonate and Fe-oxide alteration and possibly the development of breccia pipes on the BG claims.

About Big Bear Mining Corp:

Big Bear Mining Corp. is a US based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of Gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR. Website: www.bigbearmining.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, the accomplishment of any of our plans listed for 2011 such as any acquisitions, geophysics, drilling programs or results from such programs, and the timelines within which such items may be accomplished, as referred to in this news release.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Ross Silver
(480) 253-0323
www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Big Bear Mining Corp, Provides Corporate Strategy and Update to Shareholders

Tempe, AZ – January 5, 2011 - Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB ticker: BGBR) (“The Company”) (“BGBR”), a U.S. based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects, outlines corporate strategy and provides an update to shareholders in an open letter from Company CEO, Steven Rix.

Dear Shareholders,

As we enter the New Year, I felt it to be a good time to provide a recap of our accomplishments during the last six months and an overview of our corporate goals as we begin 2011.

Our goal at Big Bear Mining, first and foremost, is to enhance shareholder value. Our management team collectively holds approximately 40% of the shares outstanding. As a team, we are in this with you and see this as a long term commitment. We are very excited about the potential of the projects we are working on currently as well as future projects we are seeking to acquire. Our ultimate goal is to develop a portfolio of projects of the highest quality and technical standards that yield probability for future production. We intend to accomplish our stated goals by adhering to the strictest standards of environmental and corporate compliance.

Below is an outline of what we have accomplished the last six months:

• Acquired 100% interest in 10 properties in Rattlesnake Hills, Natrona County Wyoming. The properties encompass 9,000 acres and 452 mineral claims in which are in close proximity to the Northstock and Antelope Basin gold discoveries by Evolving Gold.
• Completed the first phase of geological surface evaluation on Red Lake claims in western Ontario.
• Added two board members Mike Schifsky (extensive experience as CFO and consultant to publically traded companies including Air Gas and American Express) and Hank Konerko (former president of Phelps Dodge, a US based mining company which was acquired by Freeport McMoRan in 2007)
• Reported first round of results in Red Lake including a number of high grade gold samples (17.2 Au g/t, 14.9 Au g/t, 12.6 Au g/t).
• Developed plan for next phase of work to be conducted on Red Lake mining claims which we will announce by early second quarter.
• Raised an additional half million dollars from an institutional investor at .25 cents per share.
• Announced an interim CFO, Mike Schifsky to oversee the financial commitments associated with a multi-property drilling and exploration campaign for 2011 and assist in ongoing capital raising efforts.
• Completed extensive surface work on select claim blocks in Rattlesnake Hills including mapping, soil samples, prospecting, and geo physics magnetometer. Over 1400 soil and rock samples were taken.
• Completed an independent geologist 43101 compliant report on the Rattlesnake Hills.
• Completed early stage drilling on Barlow Gap claims in Rattlesnake Hills with almost 4,000 feet and five holes.

As an emerging junior mining company it’s critical to be deliberate and patient in the process of setting the proper foundation. We see our milestones to date as a clear indicator that we do what we say we will do when we say we will do it. In that vein, we will continue to set goals that we believe we can achieve and by doing so we hope to increase our viability for investment from prospective investors.

Looking to 2011, we have an aggressive plan which we look forward to getting started on. Some of the highlights include:

• Finalize acquisition of a third property for exploration – Q1
• Develop and finalize exploration plan for all  properties in our portfolio (Red Lake, Rattlesnake Hills, and property to be named) – Q1
• Conduct geo-physics campaign on Sol D’or Mine and Shabu claims in Red Lake to determine drill targets – Q2
• Conduct geo-physics campaign on predetermined drill targets in third property to verify drill targets – Q2
• Continue drilling program started in Barlow Gap claims in Rattlesnake Hills – Q2
• Commence drilling program in Dry Creek claims in Rattlesnake Hills – Q2
• Commence drilling program on QL claims in Rattlesnake Hills – Q3
• Initiate additional program, surface sampling, and geo physics on additional claim blocks in Rattlesnake Hills to identify additional drill targets for the 2012 exploration – Q3
• Commence drilling program on property to be named  – Q3
• Release results from Rattlesnake Hills drill programs – Q4
• Release results from Red Lake geo – physics program – Q4

We plan to meet each of our stated goals within the stated timeline. We understand shareholders will continue to measure us by our accountability and our ability to execute. As we show shareholders we are able to do both, we believe our value will increase. Thank you for your support and we look forward to providing additional updates on our progress in the future.

Sincerely,

Steven Rix
Chief Executive Officer
Big Bear Mining Corp.

About Big Bear Mining Corp.:

Big Bear Mining Corp. is a US based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of Gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR. Website: www.bigbearmining.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements”, as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, the accomplishment of any of our plans listed for 2011 such as any acquisitions, geophysics, drilling programs or results from such programs, and the timelines within which such items may be accomplished, as referred to in this news release.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Ross Silver
ir@bigbearmining.com
(480) 253-0323
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Big Bear Mining Corp Announces the Addition of New Board Member, Hank Konerko, and the Addition of New CFO, Mike Schifsky

TEMPE, AZ – December 21, 2010 – Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB: BGBR), (the “Company”) a U.S. based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold projects, announced today Mr. Hank Konerko will serve as a Director for the Company. Hank offers more than 40 years of success in corporate and private business ventures. During his 20 year career with Phelps Dodge Corp (now part of Freeport McMoRan) he served as President where he was responsible for the domestic and international mining operations. He remains active in many business endeavors including an Arizona-based venture capital firm where investment and banking relationships exist with Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity, Smith Barney, Goldwater Bank, Chase Bank and Compass Bank.

Big Bear CEO Steve Rix stated, “Hank’s understanding of mining operations both here and abroad provides us enormous insight for how we advance the mission of Big Bear. Hank’s business acumen, connectivity to financial resources and overall industry knowledge is a welcome addition as we begin making exploration plans for 2011.

In addition, Big Bear is pleased to announce that current director Mike Schifsky, has accepted an expanded role to become Interim CFO. His role will include active involvement in a capital raising campaign for 2011 as well as the oversight of all financial related matters. Mr. Schifsky has worked in finance, accounting, and consulting for over 25 years. He played a key role in the early phase of an acquisition program that propelled Airgas, Inc. from a $200 million company to a $4 billion NYSE traded industrial gas distributor. As a CFO, he has played critical roles in the successful growth of closely held and private equity-backed organizations in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

About Big Bear Mining Corp.:

Big Bear Mining Corp. is a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR. Website: www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Ross Silver
ir@bigbearmining.com
(480) 366-5880
www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Big Bear Mining Corp Commences Drilling Program in Rattlesnake Hills

Tempe, Arizona, October 20th - Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB:BGBR), a U.S. based exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects, announced today that drilling is set to commence by week’s end on the Barlow Gap “BG” claims in Rattlesnake Hills, Natrona County, Wyoming.  The drilling program objective is to discover precious or base metal mineralization at depth below broad zones of silicification delineated by Crescent Resources in 2009 and expanded in our current program which contain anomalous Ag +/- Au samples.

Steve Rix, CEO & President, stated. “After acquiring the properties less than two months ago, an aggressive effort has been made to build on the work completed last season by Crescent Resources. This work allowed the company to identify drill targets on three of the ten claim blocks. Now with permitting in place and a drilling contract executed we are set to begin our drilling program.”

The drilling program is expected to take approximately 3 weeks and results will be announced early in the first quarter of 2011.

Ruen Drilling will oversee the drilling program on the BG claims in Rattlesnake Hills. Ruen has significant experience in the area as they have conducted extensive work over 3 full seasons of drilling in neighboring properties held by Evolving Gold.

About Big Bear Mining Corp.:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Contact:
Ross Silver
ir@bigbearmining.com
480 366 5880
www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, further exploration work on the Rattlesnake Hills Claims.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Big Bear Mining Corp Announces Results from Preliminary Exploration in Red Lake Claims

Tempe, Arizona, October 12th - Big Bear Mining Corp (OTCBB:BGBR), a U.S. based exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects, announced today the results from preliminary exploration in Red Lake Claims in Western Ontario. The exploration efforts included validating historical showings, geological mapping, and prospecting.

The company holds contiguous claims in three blocks in the Birch-Uchi region of Red Lake. The Shabu claims and the Sol D’Or Mine claims yielded early stage results that were worthy of possible additional exploration.

The Sol d’Or Mine claims yielded very high showings at vein one, vein two, and the dump areas with 17.2 Au g/t, 14.9 Au g/t, and 12.6 Au g/t respectively. Big Bear President and CEO, Steve Rix stated, “In our early stages of exploration we are looking for results and trends that warrant additional exploration. We are encouraged by the results from these claims and will provide additional information as it becomes available.”

The company is sending a team led by Vice President of Exploration, Mr. John Glasscock, to view each of the properties this week with chief geologist, John Archibald, of Billiken Management Group. From there, consideration for further exploration and disposition of the land can take place. The full exploration results can be reviewed in the report available our web page at www.bigbearminingcorp.com

About Big Bear Mining Corp.:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Contact:
Ross Silver
ir@bigbearmining.com
480 366 5880
www.bigbearminingcorp.com

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, further exploration work on the Red Lake Claims.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission..