Micromem: Interwell Tracer Update

Toronto, Ontario and New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2016) - Micromem Technologies Inc. (CSE: MRM) (OTCQX: MMTIF) ("Micromem") ("the Company") through its wholly owned subsidiary Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MAST), is pleased to announce that it has completed the meeting with its American oil company/Interwell Tracer partner (the "Partner") as announced on February 29, 2016. The Partner has advised Micromem that the project is approved to proceed and the Company is now awaiting the purchase order. Once Micromem has the signed proposal and purchase order in its possession, further details will be released.

About Micromem and MASTInc
MASTInc is a wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of Micromem Technologies Inc., a publicly traded (OTCQX: MMTIF) (CSE: MRM) company. MASTInc analyzes specific industry sectors to create intelligent game-changing applications that address unmet market needs. By leveraging its expertise and experience with sophisticated magnetic sensor applications, MASTInc successfully powers the development and implementation of innovative solutions for oil & gas, utilities, automotive, healthcare, government, information technology, manufacturing, and other industries. Visit www.micromeminc.com www.mastinc.com.

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