Vancouver - Western Resources Corp. (TSX: WRX) ('Western' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that Western Potash Corp. ('WPC'), the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, has received key findings from its upcoming NI 43-101 report for its Milestone Phase I Project in southern Saskatchewan.

The Report is based on the expansion of the mine life from 12 years to 40 years and the update of the mining plan.

The technical Report is being prepared by March Consulting Associates Inc. ('March'). March is an engineering and project management provider with extensive experience in delivering mining projects across Saskatchewan.

The Phase I Project is the first stage of Canada's newest and most innovative, environmentally friendly and capital-efficient potash mines. Currently, the total Phase I Project is approximately 78% complete (including engineering, procurement, infrastructure and construction) and awaiting final financing to finish. The initial startup and commissioning of the solution mining is complete and was operated for approximately 18 months, accumulating potash in the crystallization pond.

Data and other information obtained from these operations in conjunction with several leading solution mining experts has enabled Western to optimise the Phase I Project solution mining plan to enhance the reliability to meet the target production of 146,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of granular potash. The mining plan will extract both the Belle Plaine and Patience Lake members from a series of horizontal caverns which have been planned within the unitized area.

The reserves within the expanded unitization area are: A proven reserve of 11.7 million tonnes (Mt) at an average grade of 32.4% KCl; A probable reserve of 19.5 Mt at a grade of 33.5% KCl.

Cavern losses (10%) and processing recoveries of 95% have been applied to the reserves. The proven and probable reserves within the unitized area are sufficient for a mine life of over 200 years at the target production rate. The project economics are based on an operation period of 40 years at target production. Excess reserves would be available to extend mine life or increase production in the future.

About Western Resources Corp.

Western Resources Corp. (TSX: WRX) ('Western' or 'the Company') and the company's wholly-owned subsidiary Western Potash Corp. are constructing Canada's newest and most innovative, environmentally friendly and capital-efficient potash mine. This will be the first potash mine in the world that will leave no salt tailings at the surface, thereby reducing the water consumption by half as well as significantly improved energy efficiency.

About March Consulting Associates Inc.

March Consulting Associates Inc. (March) is a Saskatchewan based employee and First Nations' owned organization, operating in Saskatchewan for over 22 years with offices in Saskatoon, and Regina. March provides engineering, procurement, project, and construction management to a variety of resource based industrial and commercial enterprises. March utilizes the latest digital, analytical, and intelligent 3D modelling capabilities in the mining, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) disciplines.

Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes 'forward-looking information' under Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the filing and results of the Technical Report. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is set out herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Contact:

Jerry Zhang

Tel: 604-689-9378

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