CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - Prize Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PRZ) (the "Corporation") announces that Wayne Savigny has resigned from the board of directors of the company, effective immediately.

Feisal Somji, president of Prize Mining, stated, "On behalf of the company's management and board of directors, we wish to thank Mr. Savigny for his significant contributions to the company and wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF PRIZE MINING CORPORATION

Feisal Somji, President and CEO

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