Merit Mining Corp. Makes Option Payment on J&L Property

May 11, 2009 – Vancouver, British Columbia. Merit Mining Corp. (TSX-V:MEM) reports that subject to the terms and conditions of the J&L Property option agreement dated April 13, 2007, the Company has paid a semi annual advance net smelter payment of $50,000 and has issued 125,000 common shares to the property vendor. The securities are subject to a four month hold until September 9, 2009.

Merit Mining Corp.
Signed “Fred Sveinson”
Fred Sveinson, President & CEO