Petromin commences Morningside drilling

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VANCOUVER, Aug. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Further to July 11^th's news, Petromin Resources Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has commenced the drilling on its Morningside oil and gas prospect (102/16-23-42-28W4M). Further releases will be made as results become available.

About Petromin Resources Ltd.

Petromin is progressive international petroleum and natural gas exploration and production Company listed Tier 1 on the TSX Venture Exchange. Petromin was ranked 24th of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in BC by Business in Vancouver in 2009 based on a 704% revenue increase over the previous 4 years.

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SOURCE: Petromin Resources Ltd.

PETROMIN RESOURCES LTD.

390-1090 W. Georgia St.

Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3V7

Telephone: [phone]

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Attn: Ross Gorrell