IRW-Press: Pacific Potash Corporation's Merger Partner Confirms High Extraction Rate Of 39 Tonnes Of Calcium Sulphate Per Hour

by Press Office

(IRW-PRESS and WireNews+Co) - Vienna, Austria - 18 October 2012

Pacific Potash Corp., (TSX-V: PP; OTCQX: PPOTF; FSE: P9P, “Pacific Potash”, “The Company”) is pleased to announce that Pan American (CNSX: PAF, “Pan American”) has recently confirmed an hourly extraction rate of 39 tonnes per hour of calcium sulphate (agricultural gypsum) at its Santiago Del Estero, Argentina site.

President and CEO of Pan American, Randy Wright reported“Our ability to extract our product at this impressive rate is a key milestone for Pan American and is part of our ongoing efforts to maximize the extraction capacity with our existing equipment configuration. This confirmed extraction rate, combined with our previously announced (June 21, 2012) execution of a test run of 24-hour operation extraction cycle, provides us with valuable information for current extraction capacity, add any additional pieces of equipment and duplicate the extraction methods on other parts of our property and new properties being acquired.”

About Pacific Potash Corporation

Pacific Potash Corporation trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol: PP, as well on the OTCQX under the symbol: PPOTF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under P9P. Pacific Potash is engaged in the exploration and development of the Provost Potash Property and the surrounding potash claims targeting the prolific Prairie Evaporite Formation, which is host to multiple conventional and solution potash mines. The Company also has an option to acquire an 80% interest in Western Potash Corporation’s (TSX: WPX) Amazonas Basin claims.

About Pan American

Pan American is a Canadian company dedicated to providing fertilizer to a growing global market. The company is focused on the extraction of a specific type of fertilizer called calcium sulphate (also referred to as “Agricultural Gypsum”). To ensure long term development and increase shareholder value, Pan American currently plans to significantly expand its current operational objectives while expanding its asset base by acquiring additional calcium sulphate and other fertilizer related assets.

When used as a fertilizer and as a soil remediator, calcium sulphate is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate which is extremely rich in sulphur and calcium. When dissolved in water, the mineral becomes calcium and sulphate sulphur ions, both of which are required nutrients for plants. Calcium sulphate plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining good chemical balance in soil, water and plants, specifically with healthy root development. Ultimately, calcium sulphate increases overall crop quality and yields. www.PAFertilzer.com (http://www.PAFertilzer.com).

We seek safe harbour.

On behalf of the Board,
Pacific Potash Corporation
Balbir Johal, LL.B.
Executive Chairman and Director

For further information, please visit our website at www.pacificpotash.com or contact CEO Richard L. Tremblay:

Richard L. Tremblay

Direct: 604.629.7095
Toll Free (North America): 1.855.629.7095
Email: rtremblay@pacificpotash.com (http://www.wirenews.co/mailto:rtremblay@pacificpotash.com)

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