20 April 2009 

Britannia Mining (the “Company”) has entered into talks with Energy and Infrastructure companies to discuss joint venture partnerships with respect to the Company’s Malawi Coal and Iron Ore projects.  Confidentiality Agreements are in place with Parties who have a market capitalisation valued in excess of £500 million.

The discussions are focussed on funding projects in Malawi.  Under consideration also are proposals to acquire targeted assets in Europe and South Africa.