MRK Merc International Minerals Inc.

Merc International Minerals Inc. ("Merc" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: MRK) announced today that John McBride was elected to Merc's Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting held on January 28, 2010, replacing a seat vacated by Carlos Yrigoyen.

Mr. McBride, ICD.D has been the Managing Director of CC Capital Partners Group since December 1987. He has been a significant shareholder, director, or played an advisory role in several private and public companies during his career, including SOFTIMAGE INC., Northfield Capital Corporation, Phoenix Coal Inc., Anaconda Mining Inc., Andina Minerals Inc., Moto Goldmines Limited, Katanga Mining Limited, Bridgeport Ventures Inc., First Majestic Silver and Brionor Resources (formerly Normabec Mining Resources Ltd.), Merc International Mining Inc., Quest Oil and Gas Inc., Pearl Exploration and Productions Ltd., (formerly Pan Global Energy Ltd.), Caspian Energy Inc., Artek Exploration Ltd. (formerly Costa Energy Inc.), INI Power Systems Inc., Mightex Inc., B.F. Realty Inc., MHI Energy Partners LLP and Hosted Data Transactions Solutions Inc. (formerly Dexit Inc.).

Mr. McBride obtained his ICD.D corporate director designation through the Rotman Business School, and is certified by the Institute of Corporate Directors. Prior to forming CC Capital, he was a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. Mr. McBride began his career as a trader on the floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Michael Byron, Merc's President and CEO commented, "We would like to thank Carlos for his contributions to the Company and are pleased to have John join Merc's Board of Directors. John's knowledge of finance and capital markets and his overall experience in advancing junior exploration companies will be an asset to Merc."

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Contacts: Merc International Minerals Inc. Dr. Michael Byron 705-560-2382 705-560-0765 (FAX) info@mercinternational.ca www.mercinternational.ca