Micromem: Update

Toronto, Ontario & New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 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 received a payment of USD $193,901 from its American oil company client (the "Client"). This amount represents final approval of the last series of tests demonstrating the Interwell Tracer Technology and closes off the development phase of that contract. The successful demonstration of a complex technology that was developed from concept to the satisfaction of a partner of this caliber is a great achievement.

Micromem is awaiting approval for a proposal submitted to the Client to commence the next phase. The next phase includes delivery of the logistical plan and a field ready Interwell Tracer unit, as well as a deployment plan for 2,000 units over 4 years at an approximate installed sale price of $100,000 USD per unit.

As previously announced December 17^th, 2015 the Company received an order for its LIBS units (the "Units) for a total value of USD $168,000. The Company is pleased to update the partner has increased that order an additional USD $82,000 for a total of USD $250,000. This order represents sales and will be recorded as revenue by the Company. The Units are being used for demonstration purposes by the partner to their clients.

About Micromem and MASTInc 

MASTInc is a wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of Micromem Technologies Inc., a publicly traded (OTC QX: 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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