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Mukuba Resources Limited (TSX VENTURE:MKU) ("Mukuba" or the "Company") is
pleased to provide an update on the copper Cominex Project ("Cominex Project",
previously referred to as the "Benzu Project"), a joint venture with Benzu
Resources Limited ("Benzu Resources"). The Cominex Project, which is
approximately 165 km(2) in size, is located in the Katanga Copper Belt region in
the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"). It is adjacent to the eastern boundary
of the Tenke-Fungurume mining concession, which is operated by Freeport-McMoRan
Copper & Gold Inc. ("Freeport") and owned by Freeport, Lundin Mining Corporation
and La Generale des Carrieres et des Mines ("Gecamines"). Benzu Resources, the
operator of the Cominex Project, has provided an exploration update to the
Company.


Cominex Project Highlights



--  7,491 drill meters were completed over 441 holes at shallow depths using
    reverse circulation ("RC") drilling to identify alluvium covered
    geochemical soil anomalies overlaying the target geological structure:
    the Mine Series Group ("MSG"), which hosts the mineralization at the
    Tenke-Fungurume mine. 
--  The 2012 exploration program has identified 4 new soil anomalies of
    between 1km to 1.5km in strike length which are coincident with the
    mapped and interpreted MSG structure. 
--  A total of 5 drill targets have now been identified for further
    evaluation and drill testing in 2013 with the largest target being 4km
    in strike length on the Kitoma prospect. 
--  Further soil sampling via drilling is scheduled for 2013 with the
    potential to identify more drill targets. 
--  As of this press release, Mukuba has funded exploration expenditures of
    US$2,002,921 on the Cominex Project and thereby increasing its interest
    from 25.5% to 34% in Benzu DRC Copper Inc. ("Benzu DRC"), who owns 70%
    of the Cominex Project. 



"We are delighted to provide this update on the exploration progress at the
Cominex Project in 2012. A systematic soil sampling program has been completed
which identified an additional 4 geochemical soil anomaly targets. Mukuba now
has a total of 5 primary targets with over 8km of strike extent for further
evaluation and drill testing in 2013. The success of the 2012 program continues
to support our view on the potential prospectivity of the Cominex Project and
provides encouragement to continue funding in 2013," said Kelly Ehler, President
and CEO of Mukuba.


2012 Exploration Program

During 2012, Benzu Resources completed a shallow RC drilling program on the
Nkome and Kitete-Salabwe prospects within the Cominex Project license area. The
target areas are covered by alluvium and lateritic material and the drilling
program was designed as a systematic geochemical sampling campaign across these
two prospects on a variable 500m x 100/200m grid. A total of 7,491 drill meters
were completed over 441 vertical holes at shallow depths. The samples collected
were assayed internally by a Niton portable XRF device at the camp; some 750
samples will be submitted to an internationally reputed laboratory as a check
assay program in Q4 2012.


Results show 4 new drill targets of between 1km to 1.5km in length that are
coincident with the mapped and interpreted MSG structure that hosts the
Tenke-Fungurume Mine copper deposits. See Figures below.


To view, Figure 1: Location of 5 primary targets on Nkome / Kitete-Salabwe and
Kitoma, please visit the following link:
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20121116-MukubaFigure1.jpg.


To view, Figure 2: 4 new targets identified on Nkome / Kitete-Salabwe from
summer 2012 drill program, please visit the following link:
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20121116-MukubaFigure2.jpg.


To view, Figure 3: Previously identified 4km anomaly on the Kitoma prospect,
please visit the following link:
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20121116-MukubaFigure3.jpg.


2013 Planned Exploration Program

Based on the results achieved to date and pending the findings of check assay
program in Q1 2013, a preliminary work program for the 2013 season is currently
under evaluation and will potentially comprise the following work:




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Prospect/Target       Exploration                                           
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Kitoma, 4km anomaly   Detailed geological mapping (using trenching)         
                      2km of ground IP traverses                            
                      RC drilling, 200m spaced fences, inclined and         
                      overlapping holes down to 150m; test targets over     
                      4.5km EW lateral extension.                           
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Salabwe, Target "A"   RC drilling, 200m spaced fences, inclined and         
                      overlapping holes down to 150m; test target over 1-   
                      1.5km EW lateral extension.                           
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Kitete, Targets "B,   RC drilling, 200m spaced fences, inclined and         
 C, D"                overlapping holes down to 150m; test targets over 1km 
                      lateral extensions.                                   
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Nkome, eastern half   If under cover, deep soil sampling (as per this year's
 of prospect not      programme).                                           
 tested yet           If no cover, conventional geochem soil sampling.      
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A further update on the planned 2013 program will be given during Q1 2013.

Cominex Project Funding

In addition to the technical work completed, Mukuba has now invested
US$2,002,921 in the Cominex Project. Based on the investment to date, Mukuba now
owns 34% in Benzu DRC, which owns 70% of the Cominex Project. Under the terms of
the Cominex Project, Mukuba has the right to invest up to US$3,000,000 in the
Cominex Project over a 3 year period to earn 51% of Benzu DRC. Mukuba has an
outstanding commitment of US$997,079 to invest by April 21, 2014 to exercise its
rights to earn in to 51% of Benzu DRC.


Funding post the completion of the funding requirement is based on a pro-rata
obligation between Mukuba and Benzu Resources.


The Cominex Project is operated by Benzu Resources, an African-focused
exploration and development company. Management of the Company understands that
Benzu Resources Limited has an established geological team targeting unique
resource opportunities to maximize asset potential utilizing the skills and
experience of an experienced management team.


About the Company

Mukuba is a Canadian exploration and development company primarily focused on
copper and other base metal assets in Africa. Mukuba holds a 100% interest in
the Northcore Project. The Northcore project covers 2,209 km(2) on the Central
African Copperbelt and is prospective for copper and cobalt. Mukuba has also
signed a joint venture agreement with Benzu Resources Limited to explore and
develop the Cominex Project. The Cominex Project, which is approximately 165
km(2) in size, is located in the Katanga Copper Belt region in the Democratic
Republic of Congo. It is adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Tenke-Fungurume
mining concession, which is operated by Freeport and owned by Freeport, Lundin
Mining Corporation and Gecamines.


Mr. Cesare Morelli B.Sc. (Pr.Sci.Nat.) is a "Qualified Person" as defined by
National Instrument 43-101 and oversees Benzu Resources and Cominex's
exploration programs. Mr. Morelli has supervised and approves the preparation of
the technical information contained in this press release.


Forward-looking Information

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information to help investors understand a company's future prospects. This
press release contains statements about our future business and planned
activities, including matters relating to the Offering. These are
"forward-looking" because we have used what we know and expect today to make a
statement about the future. Forward-looking statements usually include words
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We believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable. However, actual events and results could be substantially different
because of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business or events
that happen after the date of this press release. You should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. As a general policy, we do not update
forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws and
regulations.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Mukuba Resources Limited
Kelly Ehler
President and CEO
+1 (416) 368 4013
+1 (416) 603 9200 (FAX)
info@mukubaresources.com

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