Mantra Venture Group Announces Additions to its Scientific Advisory Board

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SEATTLE, WA, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
("Mantra" - OTCBB: MVTG - FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce that it has added
two valuable members to its Scientific Advisory Board: Mr. Norman Chow,
President of Kemetco Research Inc., a private sector integrated science,
technology and innovation company, and Mr. Joey Jung, a noted Senior Research
Scientist, and the inventor of numerous patents and patent applications in the
field of battery, fuel cell and electro-winning technologies. They join the
initial two members of Mantra's Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Ben Anthony,
Senior Research Scientist at the National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada
and Colin Oloman, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia and
a member of the University's Clean Energy Research Center.
Norman Chow earned a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree and a Masters of
Applied Science Degree from the University of British Columbia. Continuing his
education, he then became a Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in
British Columbia. Mr. Chow has over 10 years of technology development
experience and 6 years of contract research experience. Mr. Chow also
co-invented a patented electrochemical metal cleaning process that is used
worldwide by multi-national companies. He has a background in business
management, international sales, project management and manufacturing.
Mr. Chow has been the winner of several prestigious awards that recognize
his skills in engineering and business. In 1996, his patented technology, The
DynaPower Metal Cleaning System won the Financial Post Gold Award for being
the Top Environmental Technology in Canada, and then in 2004 he was named the
winner of the Business in Vancouver Top Forty under 40 award.
Mr. Joey Jung earned his Masters of Applied Science Degree from the
University of British Columbia in Chemical Engineering and subsequently became
a Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in British Columbia. He has had a
successful career in electrochemical engineering and battery research,
formerly serving as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of a publicly
traded battery development company.
Larry Kristof, Mantra's C.E.O., commented, "Both Norman and Joey will be
valuable additions to the Scientific Advisory Board and will complement Dr.
Ben Anthony and Professor Colin Oloman. They are educated, experienced and
practical: a rare combination. Another key attribute that they bring to Mantra
is the fact that they have direct experience with the commercialization of
innovation."
About Mantra:
Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon reduction and
consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace
with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through
sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating
solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly
profitable, socially and environmentally responsible investment for its
shareholders.
Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and
on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 5MV. For more information
please visit us at www.mantraenergy.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements:

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results
may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and
are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors
that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Terry Johnston, Investor Relations, Phone: (604) 267-3022, Email:
tjohnston@mantraenergy.com, Website: http://www.mantraenergy.com
SOURCE Mantra Venture Group Ltd.

Terry Johnston, Investor Relations, Phone: (604) 267-3022, Email:
tjohnston@mantraenergy.com, Website: http://www.mantraenergy.com