MARKET RELEASE

21 October 2014

Genesis Minerals Limited

TRADING HALT

The securities of Genesis Minerals Limited (the "Company") will be placed in Trading Halt Session State at the request of the Company, pending the release of an announcement by the Company. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in Trading Halt Session State until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Thursday, 23 October 2014 or when the announcement is released to the market.

Security Code: GMD

Jill Hewitt

Senior Adviser, Listings Compliance (Perth)

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Unit 1, 6 Clive St

West Perth WA 6005

PO BOX 437

West Perth WA 6872

Tel: +618 9322 6178

Fax: +618 9481 2335

21 October 2014
The Manager ASX Limited Exchange Plaza
Level 8, 2 The Esplanade
PERTH WA 6000
Dear Sir
www.genesisminerals.com.au

ABN: 72 124 772 041

REQUEST FOR TRADING HALT - GENESIS MINERALS LIMITED

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 17.1, Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD) requests an immediate trading halt, prior to commencement of trading on 21 October 2014, pending the release of an announcement in relation to a capital raising.
The Company requests that the trading halt end on the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Thursday 23 October 2014 or when the anticipated announcement referred to
above is released to the market.
The Company is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted, nor of any other information necessary to inform the market about the trading halt.
Should you have any queries or require clarification please call the office on (08) 9322 6178 or alternatively on my mobile on 0438 921 666.
Yours faithfully

Damian Delaney

Director / Company Secretary

Genesis Minerals Limited

ABN: 72 124 772 041