African Metals Corporation reported the excellent progress being made on the construction of the Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant, spirals bank and ancillary equipment (the DMS Plant) at the Luisha South Project.

Construction

M&J Investments Sprl have progressed construction of the DMS Plant at the Luisha South Project and after completing preliminary clearing of new site access tracks, have completed the laying and compaction of a 60cm thick earth/gravel foundation base for the plant and have commenced installation of concrete foundation footings and piers. Site drainage works are ongoing.

Delays

Seasonal rain storms have caused delays in the clearing, excavation and compacting programs. It is expected however that progress will proceed again at scheduled rates once concrete foundations have cured sufficiently to facilitate movement and assembly of plant modules, currently targeted during week 1 of December. Minor delays are expected during the national elections.

Nigel Ferguson, CEO and President of African Metals Corp, commented:

"The Company is very pleased to report excellent progress on construction of the DMS plant after some minor administrative setbacks. These minor delays, due to the onset of wet season weather, is unfortunate but progress to date despite this is a good reflection of the drive the in-country teams have for bringing the plant into operation as close to schedule as possible".

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