Minerco Inc (fka MINE)

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$MINE SS1 Due Diligence (DD) Parts 1-3 Beginning 6/20/2012.
Keep in mind, in the beginning, I was very critical of this company, and after a while became its most ardent fan.
Any opinions made are strictly my own.
Minerco has come a long, long way in what is soon to become my Fourth Year.

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Part 3
OCTOBER 07, 2015 Minerco’s Athena Brands Places VitaminFIZZ in Stater Bros. Markets
note: see Dec. 4, 2014 PR
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/10/prweb13007873.htm

OCTOBER 05, 2015 Minerco's Athena Brands Acquired 100% of VitaminFIZZ®
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/10/prweb13002231.htm

AUGUST 31, 2015 Minerco Resources Chairman and CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/09/prweb12932728.htm

AUGUST 28, 2015 Minerco’s Level 5 Beverage Co. Becomes Athena Brands
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/08/prweb12930200.htm

July 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ Arrives in London
London-Based JD's Food Group Begins Distribution of Minerco/Level 5's Enhanced Sparkling Water
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/07/07/750331/10140842/en/VitaminFIZZ-Arrives-in-London.html

June 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Resources Chairman & CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Q3 of FY 2015
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/06/25/747542/10139740/en/Minerco-Resources-Chairman-CEO-Issues-Letter-to-Shareholders-Regarding-Q3-of-FY-2015.html

Jun 11, 2015 (Marketwired) Totally Hemp Crazy Inc. Appoints Southern California Distributor
Totally Hemp Crazy Inc. (OTC PINK: RMHB) announced today that Avanzar Sales & Distribution, LLC has been appointed as the Southern California Rocky Mountain High distributor.
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/totally-hemp-crazy-inc-appoints-southern-california-distributor-otc-pink-thcz-2028755.htm

June 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Places VitaminFIZZ(R) in SoCal Gelson's Markets
Iconic Gelson's Markets. This key account was placed, and will be serviced, by Avanzar Sales & Distribution and includes all 18 Gelson's Southern California locations.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/06/04/742234/10137321/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Places-VitaminFIZZ-R-in-SoCal-Gelson-s-Markets.html

May 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Finalizing R&D on The Herbal Collection(TM)
Minerco's The Herbal Collection With Micellized CBD Nearing Launch
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/26/739193/10135955/en/Minerco-Finalizing-R-D-on-The-Herbal-Collection-TM.html

May 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Avanzar Acquires Distribution Contract for Outlaw Energy
Minerco/Level 5 Subsidiary Takes on Major Energy Drink Brand
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/18/736778/10134859/en/Avanzar-Acquires-Distribution-Contract-for-Outlaw-Energy.html

May 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Places VitaminFIZZ(R) in SoCal Vallarta Supermarkets
US Hispanic Consumers Introduced to VitaminFIZZ
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/13/735627/10134190/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Places-VitaminFIZZ-R-in-SoCal-Vallarta-Supermarkets.html

May 11, 2015 (Marketwired) Alkame Water Continues Southern California Expansion With Haggen Grocery Chain
Our product is gaining wonderful penetration thanks to our DSD distribution partner Avanzar Sales & Distribution, who is majority owned by Minerco Resources Inc. (OTC: MINE)".
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/alkame-water-continues-southern-california-expansion-with-haggen-grocery-chain-otcqb-alkm-2018486.htm

May 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Divests Energy Business Properties
Company Also Eliminates $300,000 in Dividend Liabilities
Together, these two transactions will create an approximate $1,000,000.00 positive equity swing for Minerco shareholders.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/11/734549/10133718/en/Minerco-Divests-Energy-Business-Properties.html

May 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Increases Avanzar Stake to 75%
Minerco Continues Strategy of Creating Shareholder Value Through Acquisition of Cash-Flowing Assets
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/06/732980/10133018/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Increases-Avanzar-Stake-to-75.html

April 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Expands VitaminFIZZ Distribution Network in SoCal
Unified Grocers to Distribute VitaminFIZZ
Unified Grocers is a wholesale grocery distributor for independent retailers, serving more than 2,900 stores in the Western United States including premium store chains like Gelson's and Bristol Farms.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/23/727674/10130403/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Expands-VitaminFIZZ-Distribution-Network-in-SoCal.html

April 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Acquires Equity in VitaminFIZZ(R) Brand
Level 5 holds the rights to purchase up to 56% interest in the brand, over the next five years. This acquisition is in addition to the existing licensing agreement that currently entitles Level 5 to 51% of the net revenues and operational control of the brand.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/22/727128/10130095/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Acquires-Equity-in-VitaminFIZZ-R-Brand.html

April 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Photo Release -- Minerco/Level 5's VitaminFIZZ(R) to Land in UK This Spring
London-Based JD's Food Group to Introduce VitaminFIZZ to UK Market
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/16/725263/10129209/en/Photo-Release-Minerco-Level-5-s-VitaminFIZZ-R-to-Land-in-UK-This-Spring.html

March 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Increases Equity Position in Avanzar Sales and Distribution
Level 5 has exercised its option to purchase an additional 21% equity stake in Avanzar Sales and Distribution, LLC in California. This option increases Level 5's equity of Avanzar from 30% to 51%.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/26/719175/10126460/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Increases-Equity-Position-in-Avanzar-Sales-and-Distribution.html

March 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Resources Chairman & CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Q2 of FY 2015
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/23/717922/10125992/en/Minerco-Resources-Chairman-CEO-Issues-Letter-to-Shareholders-Regarding-Q2-of-FY-2015.html

Mar 16, 2015 When Being Fit, Goes to the Next Level: How Fitness Companies Are Pushing the Limits of Peak Performance - Accesswire
http://quotemedia.com/finance/quote/?qm_page=41025&qm_symbol=MINED

March 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Places VitaminFIZZ(R) in SoCal Albertsons
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/03/711925/10122891/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Places-VitaminFIZZ-R-in-SoCal-Albertsons.html

March 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Major Retail Chains Expand VitaminFIZZ(R) Program & Placement
VitaminFIZZ Sales Performance Earns Permanent Placement in Key SoCal Accounts
VitaminFIZZ®, has completed the market tests in both Walgreens and Kmart
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/03/02/711425/10122596/en/Major-Retail-Chains-Expand-VitaminFIZZ-R-Program-Placement.html

Feb. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ(R) to Sponsor Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida
VitaminFIZZ Partners With StudentCity in Top Spring Break Destination
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/02/20/708436/10121155/en/VitaminFIZZ-R-to-Sponsor-Spring-Break-in-Panama-City-Beach-Florida.html

Feb. 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ(R) Hits Las Vegas
Minerco's Level 5 Releases VitaminFIZZ(R) to Spartan Distribution in Las Vegas, Nevada
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/02/17/707005/10120441/en/VitaminFIZZ-R-Hits-Las-Vegas.html

Feb 11, 2015 9:43 AM IHUB Most Posted And Most Read Stocks Do Not Perform Well - SeekingAlpha
http://seekingalpha.com/article/2906366-ihub-most-posted-and-most-read-stocks-do-not-perform-well

Jan. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Places VitaminFIZZ(R) in NYC Gristedes Supermarkets
VitaminFIZZ Reaches NYC Grocery Chain in Time for Super Bowl
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/30/701648/10117838/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Places-VitaminFIZZ-R-in-NYC-Gristedes-Supermarkets.html

Jan 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Launches 1st Ad Campaign for VitaminFIZZ(R)
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/15/697704/10115650/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Launches-1st-Ad-Campaign-for-VitaminFIZZ-R.html

Jan. 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Achieves a Zero Balance on All Mature Convertible Notes
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/08/695985/10114638/en/Minerco-Achieves-a-Zero-Balance-on-All-Mature-Convertible-Notes.html

Jan. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Kmart to Carry VitaminFIZZ(R)
Minerco's Level 5 Places VitaminFIZZ in All 47 Southern California Kmart Locations
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/05/694985/10113929/en/Kmart-to-Carry-VitaminFIZZ-R.html

Dec. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Resources Chairman & CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Q1 of FY 2015
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/22/693598/10113331/en/Minerco-Resources-Chairman-CEO-Issues-Letter-to-Shareholders-Regarding-Q1-of-FY-2015.html

Dec. 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco/Level 5 Beverage Partner With Advantage Sales and Marketing
Top Sales & Marketing Agency to Broker VitaminFIZZ
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/10/690203/10111774/en/Minerco-Level-5-Beverage-Partner-With-Advantage-Sales-and-Marketing.html

Dec. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Avanzar Sales and Distribution Continues Expansion With New Deals and Increased Coverage
Avanzar Increases Sales With Walmart, Signs Deal With Shadow Beverage
These include: expansion in the company's account coverage, new deals with Stater Bros., Walmart and Winco, as well as an exclusive deal with Arizona-based Shadow Beverage.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/04/688808/10111091/en/Avanzar-Sales-and-Distribution-Continues-Expansion-With-New-Deals-and-Increased-Coverage.html

Nov. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco Resources Chairman & CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/07/681309/10107207/en/Minerco-Resources-Chairman-CEO-Issues-Letter-to-Shareholders.html

Nov. 6, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Avanzar Shows Significant Growth in October
Southern California Beverage Distributor Increases Its Sales and Footprint Within the Los Angeles and Southern California Markets
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/06/680737/10106787/en/Avanzar-Shows-Significant-Growth-in-October.html

Nov. 5, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ(R) to Cross the Pond to the United Kingdom
Minerco's Level 5 Finalizes Distribution Deal With London Based JD's Food Group
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/05/680204/10106534/en/VitaminFIZZ-R-to-Cross-the-Pond-to-the-United-Kingdom.html

Nov. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Confirms Formulations of Vitamin Creamer(R)
Maker of VitaminFIZZ(R) and Coffee Boost(TM) Develops First Nutritionally Enhanced Coffee Creamer
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/04/679685/10105957/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Confirms-Formulations-of-Vitamin-Creamer-R.html

Oct. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE Minerco's Level 5 Acquires Specialty Beverage Distributor, Avanzar
Maker of VitaminFIZZ(R) Integrates Distribution Company Into Its Portfolio
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/27/676766/10104469/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Acquires-Specialty-Beverage-Distributor-Avanzar.html

Oct. 6, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Amazon Sells Out of Most Popular VitaminFIZZ Flavor
Minerco/Level 5 Schedule Rush Production Run to Meet Consumer Demand
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/06/670907/10101324/en/Amazon-Sells-Out-of-Most-Popular-VitaminFIZZ-Flavor.html

Sept. 17, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Walgreens to Carry VitaminFIZZ(R) in Southern California
Minerco's Level 5 Releases VitaminFIZZ(R) to Southern California Walgreens Locations
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/17/666667/10098952/en/Walgreens-to-Carry-VitaminFIZZ-R-in-Southern-California.html

Sept. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ(R) Begins 2nd Production Run Ahead of Schedule
Minerco's Level 5 to Have Black Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade and Pineapple Coconut on Shelves in September
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/11/665354/10098218/en/VitaminFIZZ-R-Begins-2nd-Production-Run-Ahead-of-Schedule.html

Sept. 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Awards VitaminFIZZ(R) Distribution Deal to Avanzar
VitaminFIZZ(R) Set to Appear on Retailers' Shelves in Southern California
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/03/663453/10097003/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Awards-VitaminFIZZ-R-Distribution-Deal-to-Avanzar.html

Aug. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Introduces Three New Flavors of VitaminFIZZ(R)
Black Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade and Pineapple Coconut VitaminFIZZ(R) Roll Out in September
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/26/661374/10096089/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Introduces-Three-New-Flavors-of-VitaminFIZZ-R.html

Aug. 15, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco, Level 5 Offer VitaminFIZZ(r) On Amazon.com
VitaminFIZZ(r) Now Available on World's Largest Online Retailer
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/15/659072/10094866/en/Minerco-Level-5-Offer-VitaminFIZZ-r-On-Amazon-com.html

Aug. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Minerco's Level 5 Awards VitaminFIZZ(r) Distribution Deal
Drink King to Distribute VitaminFIZZ(r) in New York Market
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/14/658782/10094626/en/Minerco-s-Level-5-Awards-VitaminFIZZ-r-Distribution-Deal.html

Aug. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) VitaminFIZZ(R) Begins Production
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/08/04/655744/10092650/en/VitaminFIZZ-R-Begins-Production.html