Big Bear Mining Corp Announces the Addition of New Board Member, Hank Konerko, and the Addition of New CFO, Mike Schifsky

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Big Bear Mining Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: BGBR), (the "Company") a U.S. based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold projects, announced today Mr. Hank Konerko will serve as a Director for the Company.  Hank offers more than 40 years of success in corporate and private business ventures.  During his 20 year career with Phelps Dodge Corp (now part of Freeport McMoRan) he served as President where he was responsible for the domestic and international mining operations.  He remains active in many business endeavors including an Arizona-based venture capital firm where investment and banking relationships exist with Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity, Smith Barney, Goldwater Bank, Chase Bank and Compass Bank.

Big Bear CEO Steve Rix stated, "Hank's understanding of mining operations both here and abroad provides us enormous insight for how we advance the mission of Big Bear.  Hank's business acumen, connectivity to financial resources and overall industry knowledge is a welcome addition as we begin making exploration plans for 2011.

In addition, Big Bear is pleased to announce that current director Mike Schifsky, has accepted an expanded role to become Interim CFO. His role will include active involvement in a capital raising campaign for 2011 as well as the oversight of all financial related matters. Mr. Schifsky has worked in finance, accounting, and consulting for over 25 years. He played a key role in the early phase of an acquisition program that propelled Airgas, Inc. from a $200 million company to a $4 billion NYSE traded industrial gas distributor. As a CFO, he has played critical roles in the successful growth of closely held and private equity-backed organizations in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

About Big Bear Mining Corp.:

Big Bear Mining Corp. is a U.S. based exploration and development company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects which demonstrate high probability for near term production. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR. Website: www.bigbearminingcorp.com

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SOURCE Big Bear Mining Corp