Opawica Expl. : Opawica Grants Options.

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January 19, 2012

NEWS RELEASE

Opawica Explorations Inc. ("Opawica" / the "Company") announces that it has granted
3,100,000 options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants. The options have an exercise price of $0.10 per share and a term of one year, expiring January 19, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald (Dan) M. Clark, Chairman of the Board

604-681-3170

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