Mainstream Minerals Corporation to Appoint Chris Hopkins as Chief Executive Officer and a Director

Mainstream Minerals Corporation and Champagne Resources Limited announced that on March 12, 2014, Mainstream, Champagne and a subsidiary of Mainstream ("Subco") entered into an amalgamation agreement whereby Mainstream will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Champagne, an arm's length party. In connection with the transaction, Chris Hopkins will be appointed Chief Executive Officer and a director of Mainstream. Mr. Hopkins has over 25 years of experience in financial management, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, investor relations, corporate governance and financial & management reporting primarily in the mining sector.

Champagne's existing geological team will also continue as part of the newly merged company.