Former Canadian Ambassador to Switzerland joins Petromin's Global Advisory Board

TSX-V: PTR

VANCOUVER, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Petromin Resources Ltd. (TSX.V
Symbol: PTR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert Collette has joined the
company's Global Advisory Board and will advise the Board of Directors in
matters relating to international, political and economic affairs and new
business development.
"I am delighted to join the Global Advisory Board to counsel an outstanding
management team and board in areas such as international trade, politics, and
economic affairs," said Mr. Collette. "I believe that Petromin is a company
with significant potential and I look forward to contributing to their
success."
Mr. Collette is a distinguished Canadian diplomat whose most recent assignment
abroad as Ambassador to Switzerland and Leichtenstein completed a 37 year
career with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and other federal
public service. Previous senior appointments include: Personal Representative
of the Prime Minister of Canada for La Francophonie (2005/2006); Chief of
Protocol for Canada (2003/2005); Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines
(2000/2003); Minister (Trade), Canadian Embassy, Beijing (1997/2000).
Petromin Co-Chairman and President, Ross Gorrell stated, "We welcome Robert
Collette as a very significant addition to our advisory team. Robert's
international reputation precedes him and we are privileged to have him as an
advisor who can immediately assist Petromin's Board of Directors as the
company expands its business scope internationally in countries such as
People's Republic of China. "
Mr. Collette's varied background in federal government service and
international affairs includes appointments with the Public Service of Canada,
the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Trade Commissioner
Service of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He holds
a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Industrial Relations from Laval University.
Members of Petromin's Global Advisory Board, including Don Downing, Dr. Bill
Gunter, Phil Bretzloff and Robert Curr, advise the Board of Directors in the
areas of:

- Specialized expertise in engineering and science;
- New business opportunities;
- International law and forms of agreement;
- International business cultures and negotiations;
- Diplomacy;
- Sustainable energy development;
- International finance.

The Global Advisory Board assists Petromin's growth and contributes to the
creation of shareholder value through the provision of such expert advice.
Petromin Resources Ltd. is a progressive international petroleum and natural
gas exploration and production company listed Tier 1 on the TSX Venture
Exchange.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Dr. A Ross Gorrell
Co-Chairman and President

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Petromin Resources Ltd.

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