TSXV Trading Symbol: MVN

CALGARY, Jan. 9, 2013 /CNW/ - Madalena Ventures Inc. ("Madalena") announces that Mr. Dwayne Warkentin has stepped down from his positions of Vice-Chairman of Board of Directors of Madalena, Director and President, International. The Board of Directors and Management of Madalena wish to thank Mr. Warkentin for the valuable contributions he has made during his tenure with Madalena and would like to wish him success in his future endeavours.

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SOURCE: Madalena Ventures Inc.

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