Altiplano Minerals Ltd. ("Altiplano" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APN)
announces today the resignations of Brian Budd, as CEO and Director, and Peter
Kleespies, as President, Director and Qualified Person, both of whom will
continue in advisory roles. Effective immediately, John Williamson, the current
Chairman of the Board, has assumed the roles of CEO, President and Qualified
Person. In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr.
Ian McPherson and Mrs. Jo Price to the Board as new directors, subject to
regulatory approval.


"Altiplano has weathered an extended downturn in the junior resource markets,
preserving its enviable share structure while maintaining core assets and
continuing to evaluate new opportunities. On behalf of the Board and
shareholders, I would like to thank Brian and Peter for their efforts to advance
Altiplano over the past two years and wish them well as they refocus on other
endeavors" said John Williamson. "I would also like to welcome our new
directors, Ian and Jo, as the Board has undertaken a strategic review to
determine a course of action to create value for Altiplano's shareholders in the
current marketplace."


Ian McPherson, B.A. (Hons)

Director

A graduate of Queen's University (1990), Mr. McPherson brings broad business
acumen to the Board of Altiplano, having worked extensively in branding,
strategic planning, marketing and advertising in both domestic and international
markets across diverse industry categories. He has served the junior resource
sector in recent years in financing, public relations and corporate development
roles, most recently as the VP Communications for West Melville Metals Inc. and
previously as the Director of Marketing for Aurora Mineral Resource Group and
for The Discovery Group of Companies.


Jo Price M.Sc. Geology, P.Geol.

Director

Mrs. Price has a Bachelor of Science in Geology (1995) from the University of
Wales, College of Cardiff, and a Master of Science in Geology (1997) from the
Dalhousie University in Halifax. Mrs. Price is a professional geologist
registered with the Associated of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
Alberta (APEGA). She is also a member of the Society of Economic Geologists
(SEG) and professional member of the American Institute of Professional
Geologists (AIPG).


Mrs. Price is an independent geological consultant to a number of junior mining
companies with more than 18 years in the field, including 9 years in project
management. Her expertise ranges from project generation to advanced exploration
projects. She has worked on multiple gold, poly-metallic, and graphite projects
in the USA, Australia, and Canada. During her career, Mrs. Price has managed
multi-million dollar exploration programs overseeing technical direction,
budgets, and operations. She has extensive experience in field operations, drill
programs, technical database administration, land management, and exploration
permitting in multiple jurisdictions. 


About the GD Property

The GD Property is located west of Babine Lake and south of Granisle, within the
Omineca Mining Division of central British Columbia, approximately 25km south of
the past producing Bell and Granisle copper mines. The property comprises 11
contiguous mineral claims covering a total of 4,162 hectares and encompassing a
number of significant copper, molybdenum and gold targets in close proximity to
infrastructure. The Babine Lake area surrounding the GD Property has been the
focus of recent exploration interest for porphyry hosted Cu deposits.
Significant copper producer Antofagasta Minerals S.A., in joint venture with
Riverside Resources, is presently conducting exploration in the immediate area
at the Flute and Lennac Properties. 


About Altiplano

Altiplano Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:APN) is a mineral exploration company
focused on acquiring projects with significant potential for discovery.
Management is experienced in seeking out, advancing, and financing promising
exploration projects in Canada and abroad. Altiplano completed its initial
public offering of common shares on January 31, 2011 and maintains the GD
Property as its primary mineral interest. The Company has weathered an extended
downturn in the junior resource markets, preserving its enviable share structure
while maintaining core assets and continuing to evaluate new opportunities. The
Board and Management of Altiplano have undertaken a strategic review to
determine a course of action to create value for Altiplano's shareholders in the
current marketplace. Additional information concerning Altiplano can be found on
its website at www.altiplanominerals.com.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

John Williamson, Chairman

Neither the 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.


This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking
statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical
facts, that address exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or
developments that the company expects are forward-looking statements. Although
the company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not
guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking
statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes,
continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain
necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition,
changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration
and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and
general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that
any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results
or developments may differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, investors
should review the Company's continuous disclosure filings that are available at
www.sedar.com


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Altiplano Minerals Ltd.
John Williamson
Chairman
(780) 437-6624

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