African Metals Corporation reports a delay in progress of 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. The feed bin, primary crusher, control units and generator are in place, and assembly of the spirals bank and conveyor belt modules completed. The placement of the DMS module and scrubber module onto their respective concrete pads and final positioning of conveyor belt units between modules was delayed significantly due to prime mover rig availability and heavy downpours with the onset of the wet season. It is expected that final assembly of all conveyor belts and electrical fit out will continue into early January. Site drainage works are ongoing.

Delays

The national elections produced delays in assembly of the plant with key expatriate contractor personnel temporarily leaving the country after reports of violent confrontations between supporters of presidential candidates. The personnel returned after the political situation stabilised with the re-election of Mr. Kabila as President. Seasonal rain storms continued to cause delays in the concreting and plant assembly programs, with the placement of the DMS module and scrubber module onto their respective concrete pads delayed for several weeks due to the lack of availability of a prime mover suitable for towing in the wet access conditions.

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

"The Company is pleased to report good progress on construction of the DMS plant despite delays due to the onset of wet season weather and stability concerns during national presidential elections. The assembly-teams continue to strive to bring the plant into operation as soon as possible, which is now looking to be January 2012."

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