TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2012) - Marc Cernovitch, President and CEO of Halo Resources Ltd. ("Halo", the "Company") (News - Market indicators)(FRANKFURT:HRLN), reports that Halo has recently granted HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM) a one year extension for all remaining cash payments and exploration commitments under the West Sherridon option agreement. HudBay advised Halo that it has not yet received the permits required to complete the first year of exploration commitments under the agreement. The extension was granted to provide HudBay with additional time to secure the required permits and commence exploration of a number of promising targets.

Under this agreement, HudBay proposes to test for a mineable copper-zinc deposit focusing on two areas adjacent to the historic East and West Sherridon Mines. The proposed $1.5 million exploration program was originally planned to commence in the fall of 2012 but this amendment to the option agreement allows HudBay to defer the commencement of drilling to the winter months of 2013 and minimize potential environmental impact.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO

About Halo Resources Ltd.

Halo is a Canadian-based resource company focused on the acquisition of near production base and precious base metal deposits. The Company's main focus is the 200 sq. km. Sherridon VMS Property, a combination of mature and grassroots volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) copper, zinc and gold exploration opportunities. The Company is the operator for contiguous joint venture properties in West Red Lake covering 26 sq. km. The Company is operated by an experienced management team with a growth strategy to develop a diversified portfolio of advanced mining projects.

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