23 March 2013 - OTTAWA, CANADA–(Marketwire ) – Mindesta Inc. (“Mindesta” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:MDST) wishes to announce that it now has an option to earn an interest in a third exploration permit in the Republic of Somaliland. Mindesta is already earning up to an 80 per cent interest in, and can ultimately acquire 100% of, the first two mineral exploration permits issued by the Republic of Somaliland under an existing Option Agreement with Nubian Gold Corporation (“Nubian”). Nubian was recently awarded a third permit, Abdul Qadir, which is approximately 2,000km2 in size and is located in the northeast part of Somaliland adjacent to the borders with Djibouti and Ethiopia. Abdul Qadir is automatically included in the Option Agreement pursuant to its terms with no change in expenditure requirements. Nubian has agreed with the government of Somaliland to reduce the size of the Arapsyo and Qabri Bahar permits by 50% following completion of the first phase exploration program. Option Agreement Nubian already held title to two 2,000km2 mineral exploration permits, Arapsyo and Qabri Bahar, in the Republic of Somaliland. Under the Option Agreement, Mindesta can earn a 50% interest in these permits, as well as any subsequently acquired, by incurring total exploration expenditures of $2 million within two years and can increase its interest to 80 per cent by completing a bankable feasibility study on any permit. Mindesta is required to make an upfront cash payment of $100,000 to Nubian as compensation for expenses incurred, and the first $750,000 of exploration expenditures represents a firm commitment. Mindesta also has the option to acquire all of Nubian’s remaining interest in the permits at fair market value at any time after incurring the first $750,000 of exploration expenditures. The initial $100,000 payment to Nubian has not yet been paid. Field Program Mindesta has completed a stream and rock sampling program over the Arapsyo and Qabri Bahar permits which involved taking over 2,000 samples and has already initiated a similar program on the Abdul Qadir permit. The Company has received some preliminary assay results but the majority are still at the lab waiting to be processed. Once all results are received, the Company will analyze and compile the data and plan a second stage exploration program to follow up on the most promising targets. Mindesta has established an exploration office in Somaliland and currently has a staff of approximately 30 employees. To date, exploration expenditures of approximately $410,000 have been incurred. The Company will require additional financing to execute the second stage program. The Nubian Shield encompasses parts of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somaliland and is host to many major mineral deposits including Bisha in Eritrea, Sukari in Egypt, and five gold/base metal mines in Saudi Arabia that are owned and operated by Ma’aden Gold, the state mining company. Somaliland has over 30,000km2 of exposed Precambrian rocks. Extensive sampling and mapping by the British, US and Russians in the 1970s identified a number of areas that are anomalous in gold, copper, lead, zinc and nickel. The program is being supervised by Remi Bosc who has 15 years of experience as a mineral exploration, resource and mining geologist in Europe, Africa and south- east Asia and was project geologist during the discovery of the Tasiast deposit in Mauritania, and Tucker Barrie Ph.D who is a recognized expert with a great deal of practical experience in the Arabia/Nubian Shield. Gregory Bowes, CEO of Mindesta stated that: “the Company has achieved first mover status in an area of the world which we believe has very attractive geology and an underappreciated political situation and the acquisition of the Abdul Qadir permit solidifies our position.” About Somaliland The Republic of Somaliland is located on the Red Sea between Djibouti to the west, Somalia to the east and Ethiopia to the south. Somaliland is a former British colony that gained its independence in 1960 and became a member of the United Nations. Somaliland subsequently agreed to join Italian Somaliland, in an informal partnership that was never ratified by their respective parliaments, to form the greater “Somalia”. Following the collapse of the Somalia government in 1992, Somaliland withdrew from the partnership and reasserted its independence. While the rest of the world has not yet officially recognized Somaliland’s “re-independence”, Somaliland has held three free, fair, and non-violent elections, it jails pirates and extremists, and it is one of the few functioning democracies in Africa and the Middle East. About Mindesta Mindesta is a junior exploration company that trades on the OTCBB and is an SEC registrant current on all 10k and 10Q filings. The Company has approximately 9.4 million shares outstanding. C. Tucker Barrie Ph.D., P. Geo., Vice President, Corporate Development, is the Company’s a “Qualified Person” under Canada’s NI 43-101 requirements and is responsible for and has approved the technical content of this press release. Sources: Marketwire

NGONGE did you and oodweyne meet in the Shisha bar yet or not?

malistar2012;929584 wrote: Alshabaab is a international terrorist you and i know sooner or later they will be demolished. Somalia is not Afganistan no mountain to hide. i Hope the government get serious shapes up SNA . I 'm not fan of Ethopians if they choose leave i welcome it . The Au and SNA are doing great job . SNA will get stronger soon with arms embargo lifted ,,,, more training and funds will the job Somalia is not Afghanistan 2 reasons , Taliban is fighting NATO not some rag tag African Amisom forces. Taliban is more important than Shabaab while both are two terrorist organizations Yet not from the same caliber, But the world doesn't care about that they will try to stop it. By the way SNA has a long way to go when it comes to building an army they need to deal with the several militias with in the army they need good training new equipment and after all the trust of the rest of Somalia particularly those who want to establish their federal states like Jubbaland and others but good luck to you we wish you the best.

Opinion will not change because soon there will be a generation who will not remember Somalia they will just see it as a neighbor who are opposed to their country and right to existence. The anti Somalia sentiment will not change in Somaliland as long as relations are as the statusquo as for the Ethiopians the old generation like me and others still distrust the Xabashis. But the ordinary Somalilanders have no problem with the xabashis since the xabashis dont claim their land. And as long as the status quo continues Somaliland will have more trade relations with Ethiopia than with Somalia remember the berbera corridor project. There are Ethiopian Universities in Hargeisa Ethiopian livestock is exported from the Somaliland ports not to forget the ethnic Somalilanders in the Kilil 5 administration. If Koonfurians were smart they would respect the wishes of their brothers in Somaliland and live side by side and there could be great relations between Somaliland and Somalia and closer cooperation sometimes you have to let go to win something back. Its very sad that the 2 Somali countries Somaliland and Somalia cannot trust each other.

Somaliland and Somalia conflict is very easy to solve what is needed is honest mediators ( negotiators) to come to a solution by the way the international community both put pressure on Somaliland and Somalia to continue these talks but the Arabs always have an agenda and i do not want them to be the mediators but rather members of the African union.Its really out of your control now tell me what are you going to do when the Ethiopians leave you, How are you going to face Alshabaab? Who's going to fill the vacuum By the way careful who you mock Boqor raabi is not a minority he comes from the most dominant clans of Somaliland. But the law is the law and its the law of the Land as for sifir if he can be useful and serve his nation why not he is a Somalilander after all the same as xaglatoosiye who fought against the Somaliland troops. And is now respected Minister and is serving his nation.

malistar2012;929569 wrote: is about qabil justic saaxiib Sifir was a Abdulahi Yusuf loyalist die hard wadani when he was in xaamar. I dont thing he change at all its all about the pay-check . Dr Sifir Got rewarded while the Elder minority man got 2 years ...... its dammm shame Sifir repented if Buuba today asks for forgiveness and comes back he will be rewarded because Buuba him self was an SNM veteran. There is a rule in Somaliland go where ever you want but if you come back there are consequences its not something new. Cigaal locked this guy up to after the carta conference nothing biggie. if Boqor raabi went to xamar and didn't go on TV and talked about securing MP seats in Xamar and just did his daily shoppings in Xamar he could have returned and no one would have said a thing. Former Kulmiye deputy Abduqadir talyane was in Xamar for 2 months and came back 2 weeks ago no one said a thing.

The Somaliland President never said he would meet the President of Somalia Hassan or not he said he was not aware of such a meeting. You are right but i am not a fan of meeting in Arab countries lets go to merry old England or Kenya Djibouti South Africa or the United states.

Not really i am just stating the facts Alshabaab would have not been defeated if it wasn't for the Xabashis, and you are telling me you want the xabashis out while your goverment wants them to stay.

This was Boqor raabi in xamar why is he talking about the Parliament of Somalia why is he saying he represents his clan this why he was sentenced to prison 2 years.

By the way SIFIR repented and he said he always was a firm believer of Somaliland and he was forgiven, since he is a good diplomat he was given the chance to serve his nation.

Boqor raabi went to Xamar not just for Ganacsi reasons he went there to take part of the Parliament formation of Somalia there are even videos proving that. If Boqor raabi today went to xamar and never mentioned politics or that he represent his clan than there would not be a problem its not a crime to visit xamar or to do business there my little brother is currently in Xamar. But to say you represent the people of Somaliland is just wrong

Tensions high in Marka following deadly clashes on friday Hiiraan Online Saturday, March 23, 2013 After a day of clashes between Somali armed forces, tensions are still high in the coast town of Marka, the administrative capital of lower Shabelle region. Somali federal government is trying to mediate between warring sides, while military officials from Mogadishu is expected to reach there, but reports still confirm that both sides are re’inforcing their positions. Residents in Marka are forced to stay in their homes amid fear of violence escalation, while most of the businesses are closed. Deadly clashes have erupted on Friday when Somali forces turned their guns on themselves in a checkpoint in the town following unidentified dispute. Merca, an ancient port city on the coast of southern Somalia, is located approximately 70 kms southwest of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Whats over i can give you a source that your goverment is not pleased with the ethiopians leaving Somalia. And you say u welcome their departure either you are lying or your goverment is dishonest. Lol @ 2 regions Somaliland is in full control of its country the past 2 decades, no one can change that and certainly not Amisom guarded HAG community. Alshabaab is not history if the Ethiopians leave Alshabaab will fill the vacuum, the SNA cannot defeat alshabab on their own gedo hiiraan bay and bakool are free of Alshabab because of the ethiopians if they leave you are in danger.

Who's going to fill the vacuum if they leave you,, your goverment doesn't want the Xabashis to go?

Listen to the former deputy mayor of burco Somaliland independence is sacred to us , but i am in Mogadishu for a business trip http://www.caynabanews.com/view.php?id=25849

malistar2012;929546 wrote: read this http://boramanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6824&catid=34&Itemid=53 Read this http://somalilandtoday.com/maayar-ku-xigeenkii-hore-ee-burco-oo-beeniyey-inuu-muqdisho-xil-u-doontay-sheegayna-inuu-hawlo-ganacsi-u-tagay/

malistar2012;929544 wrote: we shall see things are falling apart in somaliland , If wishes were horses, how are the Ethiopians doing i heard they are leaving you?

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malistar2012;929538 wrote: its pre London conference ,,,, siilaanyo is not so taught after all Silaanyo is not going to the London conference.

The Arabs particularly the Khaleeji Arabs have really changed their stance on Somaliland the UAE and Kuwait the relations between Somaliland and Arabs were very hostile just a few years ago. There were rumors the Somaliland goverment was considering leasing the berbera port t to Dubai ports international. This is the second trip the Somaliland president is visiting the UAE,there are also some sources in hargeisa saying he might visit Qatar to it all looks that Somaliland is enhancing closer relations with the Khaleeji Arabs. On the Talks with Somalia having talks with Somalia on arab soil i would not suggest that. Somaliland and Somalia should pick an African country or a European country Kenya Djibouti South Africa America United kingdom.

Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Ka Hadlay Qodobada ay ka wada hadlayaan Dawladda Imaaraadka Carabta March 23rd, 2013 “Annagu haddii aanu cid la kulmayno wixii danta Somaliland ku jirto ay meel walba waanu ka sheegaynaa” “Marti-qaadkan Imaaraadku noo Fidiyay waa mid aanu Aad ugu Faraxnay” Berbera (Somaliland.Org)- Madaxweynaha Somaliland Mudane Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) ayaa sheegay inay ku farxeen marti-qaadka uu ka helay dawladda Imaaraadka carabta isla markaana ay dalkaasi kala hadli doonaan wax wada qabsiga labada dal. Madaxweyne Axmed Siilaanyo waxa uu sidaasi ka sheegay mar uu maanta ka dhoofayay madaarka magaaladda Xeebta ku taalla ee Berbera oo isaga iyo wefti balaadhan oo uu Hoggaaminayay ay socdaal sadex maalmood qaadan doona ay ugu kicitimeen wadanka Imaraadka carabta. Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo madaarka ugu waramayay warbaahinta ayaa tafaasiil ka bixiyay socdaalkiisa, waxaanu yidhi “Waxaan u ambo-baxaynaa dalka Imaaraadka carabta, halkaasi oo nalaga marti-qaaday. Waxaanan muddo gaaban ku maqnaan doonaa dalkaasi Ishaalaah. Martiqaadkan naloo fidiyay oo ah mid ku saabsan saaxiibtinimadda labada dal.” Madaxweynuhu waxa uu sheegay inay ku farxeen marti-qaadka Imaaraadka carabta, waxaanu yidhi “Waxaanu ka soo wada hadali doonaana waa danaha iyo wax wada qabsiga iyo wax is weydaarsiga labada dal.Marti-qaadkanna waa mid aanu aad iyo aad ugu faraxnay. Waxaana aanu filaynaa inuu noqdo mid labada dalba ka faa’iidi doonaan wanaaga, saaxiibtinimadda iyo shaqaynta inaga dhaxeysa ee dhinacyada badan leh, ”ayuu yidhi Madaxweyne Axmed Siilaanyo. Madaxweynaha Somaliland waxa uu intaasi ku ladhay “Markaa Inshaalaahu waxaanu rajaynaynaa in socdaalkani noqdo mid aflaxa oo aynu ku guulaysano.” Madaxweynaha oo la weydiiyay inay dawlada imaaraadka carabta ka wada hadlayaan qodobadii ay hore uga wada hadleen iyo inuu jiro qodobo cusub oo ay ka wada hadlayaan labada dhinac, waxaanu yidhi “Wixii hore looga wada hadlay iyo wax cusub-ba waa laga wada hadli doonaa inshaalaahu Tacaalaa. Waxaanu socdaalkayagu qaadan doonaa laba illaa sadex cisho.” Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo jawaabayay su’aal la xidhiidhay inay la kulmayaan madaxweynaha Soomaaliya iyo in kale, waxaanu kaga jawaabay “Balan naloo balan qaaday oo la yidhi cid baad la kulmaysaan ma jirto, wax meesha ku jirana ma aha.” “Annaguse haddii aanu cid la kulmayno wixii danta Somaliland ku jirto ay meel walba waanu ka sheegaynaa. Dantayadda waanu ka hadli karnaa. Laakiin wax naloo sheegay iyo wax naloo balan qaaday midna ma jirto,”ayuu yidhi Madaxweyne Siilaanyo. waxa weftiga madaxweynaha xubno ka ah Wasiirka Madaxtooyadda Mudane Xirsi Cali Xaaji Xasan, Wasiirka Maaliyadda Mudane C/Casiis Maxamed Samaalle, Wasiirka Beeraha Mudane Faarax Cilmi Geedoolle, Guddoomiyaha xisbiga tallada haya ee KULMIYE Mudane Muuse Biixi Cabdi, Wasiir Ku xigeenka Warfaafinta Mudane Cabdilaahi Maxamed Daahir (Cukuse), Wasiirka caafimaadka Marwo Nimco Xuseen Qawdhan, Afhayeenka Madaxtooyadda Mudane Axmed Saleebaan Dhuxul iyo Marwadda koowaad ee Somaliland Marwo Aamina waris Sh. Maxamed Jirde.

Madaxwayne Siilaanyo Oo U Baxay Imaaraadka Carabta, Kaxaystayna Masuuliyiin Aan La Ogeyn Waxay Ka Tari Karaan Safarkiisa (Sawirro) Berbera (Ramaas) Mar 23,2013 – Madaxwaynaha Somaliland Md Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo) iyo wefti uu hogaaminayo ayaa goor dhawayd ka dhoofay madaarka diyaaradaha Magaalada Berbera. Madaxwayne Siilaanyo iyo weftigiisa, ayaa safar shaqo ku tagay dalka Imaaraadka Carabta oo uu uga bilaabmayso booqasho dhowr maalmood qaadan doonta. Weftiga Madaxwaynaha oo ay xubno ka yihiin Wasiirrada Maaliyadda, Madaxtooyada, Arimaha dibada, Wasiir ku xigeenada Caafimaadka iyo warfaafiinta, afhayeenka Madaxtooyada iyo Marwada koowaad. Ilaa hadda ma cadda safarka Madaxwaynaha ee Imaaraadka Carabta, inkasta oo wararkii maalmihii u dambeeyay ay warbaahinta maxaliga ahi baahinayeen inuu Magaalada Dubai kula kulmaya Madaxwaynaha Somaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, inkasta oo Madaxwayne Siilaanyo oo markii uu Berbera ka dhoofayey la waydiiyay su’aal arintaasi la xidhiidha uu ku jawaabay “Wax lanoo balan qaaday oo la yidhi cidbaad la kulamysaan ma jirto, wax meesha ku jirtana maaha, anagu haddii aanu cid la kulamyno wixii danta Somaliland ku jirto”ayuu yidhi. Dhanka kale, Madaxwayne Siilaanyo, waxa uu sheegay in safarkiisani ka dhashay martiqaad rasmi ah oo uu ka helay dawladda dalka Imaaraadka, isla-markaana uu ku maqnaan doono muddo laba ama saddex maalmood ah.

He was expecting that the Somali MPS would elect the first ever President from Somaliland because he thought he was the most educated running and the most competent.But he had to think again:D

:D Xaaji Muuse suudi is my favorite of all But i do believe the Professor should come home, he is wasting his time. May ku garanayan Axmed ismaciil samatarow reer konfureedku ma ninka Somali ugu mutacalinsan ba sideed cod ka dhex heli laha Somalia dhexdeeda.