BTV-Business Television Features Sierra Geothermal, Starcore and Scorpio Mining Plus Analyst Mickey Fulp & CanGEA's Alison Thompson

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Apr 17 and Apr 18, 2010 - on National TV, BTV-Business Television profiles:

Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (TSX-V:SRA): http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/SierraGeoApr10.wmv -- is a renewable energy company focused on the exploration and development of clean, sustainable geothermal power with projects in Nevada, California and British Columbia.

Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX:SAM): http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/StarcoreApr10.wmv -- is a Canadian based mining company operating the San Martin gold and silver mine in Mexico. Their high grade mineralization was discovered at San Martin in the 18th Century, and is reported to have been mined over a period of 40 years.

Scorpio Mining Corp. (TSX:SPM): http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/ScorpioApr10.wmv -- is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties primarily in Mexico with the objective of becoming a profitable low cost mid-tier silver producer.

Mickey Fulp of www.mercenarygeologist.com shares his sentiment on gold:

http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/MickeyFulpep226.wmv

CanGEA's Alison Thompson shares her comments on geothermal power:

http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/AlisonThompson1ep226.wmv

http://www.b-tv.com/i/videos/AlisonThompson2ep226.wmv

BTV, a half-hour weekly business program, profiles emerging publicly trading companies across Canada and the USA. With Host Taylor Thoen, BTV features companies at their location, interviews the company's key executives, features their products and services, and unveils their plans for future growth.

BTV BROADCAST TIMES:

CANADA: - BNN – Sat. Apr 17^th @ 8:00pm ET

Ontario: SUNTV – Sun. Apr 18^th @ 9:00am ET

Alberta: CITY TV – Sat. Apr 17^th @ 10:30am MDT

BC/Washington: KVOS TV – channel 30 Sun. Apr 18^th @ 4:30pm PDT

Bell Express VU and Star Choice – West: BNN: Sat. Apr 17^th @ 5:00pm PDT, SUNTV Sun. Apr 18^th @ 6:00am PDT

U.S. National: - America One – Sat. Apr 17^th @ 10:30 am ET www.americaone.com

Biz Television Network – Sun. Apr 18^th @ 9pm and midnight www.biztelevision.com