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SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--GTSO Resources, the mining subsidiary of Green Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GTSO), will join its partners and consultants at [ MINExpo 2012 ] this week to seek out exciting new opportunities in the booming global mineral mining industry.

"MINExpo is a terrific opportunity for us to explore new opportunities to collaborate with major players as well as up-and-comers in the mining industry"

MINExpo in Las Vegas is the worldwide meeting point for mining equipment, products and services, featuring a wide range of innovations and industry experts. Executives representing GTSO will attend educational forums tackling pressing issues facing the industry and network with other rising stars in the mineral excavation and recovery sector.

The primary mission is to screen game-changing products, services, and companies to meet development and operational plans for GTSOas traditional and urban mining objectives.

aMINExpo is a terrific opportunity for us to explore new opportunities to collaborate with major players as well as up-and-comers in the mining industry,a said GTSO CEO Paul Watson. aThanks to the healthy growth in our sector across the globe, weare very excited to learn new ideas and best practices that can help us achieve our financial and operational goals for GTSO Resources.a

GTSO is currently pursuing opportunities in the mining of tungsten, lithium and other valuable metals in mineral-rich regions including Ghana, Chile and Canada. Alongside the companyas joint venture partners, [ Diamond V Associates ], GTSO is analyzing surface samples now in preparation to begin excavation at the most promising of its target sites.

In addition, the company is in talks to partner with or acquire urban mining operations in North and South America in order to capitalize on the rise of e-waste recycling services worldwide.

For more information on GTSOas current traditional and urban mining projects, please visit [ www.GTSOResources.com/investors.html ].

GTSO is working to service a fast-growing global appetite for rare and precious metals in order to compete in an exciting sector that includes FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC), North American Tungsten Corp. Ltd. (TSXV: NTC.V), Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM), and Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO).

About Green Technology Solutions, Inc.

Green Technology Solutions, Inc. [[ www.GTSOresources.com ]] is a growth-oriented company exploring rare earth minerals and precious metals production around the world. To learn more, please visit our website at[ www.GTSOresources.com/investors.html ].

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