REE E Tech Resources Inc

Geomega Resources Inc. ("GeoMegA" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GMA), in
cooperation with FFE Service GmbH (Munich, Germany), is pleased to announce the
successful conclusion of tests confirming physical separation of rare earth
elements ("REE"). Based on free flow electrophoresis(1) technology, GeoMegA's
physical separation process has the potential to dramatically reduce the capital
required to build separation facilities compared to conventional techniques
(i.e. fractional precipitation, ion exchange and solvent extraction), optimize
REE recovery and improve the environmental performance of operations. 


Following months of process optimization, a series of three (3) tests have been
conducted with the following characteristics:




--  Selected REE in synthetic mixture are europium (Eu), ytterbium (Yb) and
    lanthanum (La); 
--  Total REE concentration is approximately 1 g/L (65 millimolar); 
--  Single pass separation using the prototype instrument of FFE Service
    GmbH (96 separation channels). 



The graphic results (click here) from the three (3) tests highlight the
following advantages compared to conventional techniques:




--  All REE are separated simultaneously and not sequentially; 
--  Purity level is 100%. 



The process uses no organic solvent which should have a very positive impact on
the mitigation of environmental risks in addition to reducing operating costs.
The next series of separation tests aims to isolate "neighbour" REE such as
neodymium (Nd) vs. praseodymium (Pr) and dysprosium (Dy) vs. terbium (Tb).
Results will be disclosed as they become available.


"Not only the separation occurs simultaneously, the slower and less abundant
heavy REE are the easiest to isolate using our physical approach. A lot of
process optimization and engineering work ahead of us but the confidence level
in commercial scale-up is now very high. The world is funding research and
development for a sustainable alternative to solvent extraction dominated by
China, this breakthrough developed with our partners over the last two years
leads us to believe we are close to succeeding." comments Simon Britt, President
and CEO of GeoMegA.


Added value of REE separation

The selling price of a mixed REE concentrate is evaluated according to the
distribution of each REE and the impurities of the composition. As finished
products require high purity individual REE, the value of the REE in a mixed
concentrate is reduced by a significant percentage, i.e. between 25% and 100%.
The reduction is based on the criticality of each REE. Currently, the most
critical REE are neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) due to increasing demand for
powerful permanent magnets.


The ongoing preliminary economic assessment ("PEA") for the Montviel project has
a mixed REE concentrate as base case scenario. Since the separation process is
in development and the potential impact very favorable, it will be excluded from
the PEA base case scenario. Produced by G Mining Services Inc., the Company
expects the completion of the PEA during the Company's third fiscal quarter of
2014.


NRCC Boucherville research facilities

The tests were performed in Munich, Germany by FFE Service GmbH. The Company
conducted all analyses at the National Research Council Canada laboratory in
Boucherville, Canada. The analyses were done on every sample using ICP-EOS
spectrometer.


Dr. Pouya Hajiani, process engineer, and Dr. Gerhard Weber, CEO of FEE Service
GmbH, supervised and approved the technical information of this news release. 


(1) Electrophoretic mobility

Electrophoresis is the migration of charged species (ions, proteins, particles)
in solution in the presence of an electric field. Each ion moves toward the
electrode of opposite electrical polarity. For a given set of solution
conditions and electric field intensity, the migration velocity depends on a
characteristic number called the electrophoretic mobility. The electrophoretic
mobility is directly proportional to the charge to size ratio of the ion.


Technology agreement

GeoMegA has filed patents in multiple jurisdictions to protect its novel
separation process. In exchange for the inventor rights and to encourage the
conclusive development of the separation technology, the Company shall grant to
Dr. Pouya Hajiani, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange,
1,000,000 common share purchase warrants ("Warrants"), each entitling its
holders to subscribe to one additional common shares at an exercise price of
$0.15 expiring July 1st, 2018. The Warrants become exercisable upon
demonstration of high purity (greater than 99%) separation, in a pilot plant
using the separation technology, of the following lanthanides from the Montviel
concentrate: neodymium (Nd), dysprosium (Dy), europium (Eu) and praseodymium
(Pr).


About FFE Service GmbH (www.ffeservice.com)

The mission of the FFE Service GmbH is the development and advancement of Free
Flow Electrophoresis (FFE) and its application in research of biopolymers and
bioparticles, with the focus in the field of protein research. The simultaneous
activity in development, engineering, production, service and sales of
FFE-instruments will ensure the successful implementation of this high
performance separation technology in universities, research centres and
industry. The know how about the application of FFE is offered within
cooperation with scientific groups of universities, scientific research centres
and industry. Work on contract is also offered for dedicated applications of
FFE.


About GeoMegA (www.geomega.ca)

GeoMegA, which owns 100% of the Montviel rare earth elements/niobium project
located in Quebec, is a mineral exploration and development company focused on
the discovery and sustainable development of economic deposits of metals, such
as rare earth elements, niobium and graphite, in Quebec. GeoMegA is committed to
meeting Canadian mining industry standards and distinguishing itself with its
innovative engineering, stakeholders engagement and its dedication to local
transformation benefits.


GeoMegA currently has 42,825,238 common shares issued and outstanding.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding our intentions
and plans. The forward-looking statements that are contained in this news
release are based on various assumptions and estimates by the Company and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. As a consequence, actual results
may differ materially from results forecast or suggested in these
forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. We caution you that such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as discussed in the Company's
filings with Canadian securities agencies. Various factors may prevent or delay
our plans, including but not limited to, contractor availability and
performance, weather, access, mineral prices, success and failure of the
exploration and development carried out at various stages of the program, and
general business, economic, competitive, political and social conditions. The
Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward- looking
statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Simon Britt
President and CEO
GeoMegA
(450) 465-0099
info@ressourcesgeomega.ca


Dr. Gerhard Weber
CEO
FFE Service GmbH
+49 (0)89-32195069
www.ffeservice.com

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