Angus Mining Strategic Update: Ondundu Gold Project

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 1, 2012) - Angus Mining (Namibia) Inc. ("Angus Mining" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ANA) is pleased to provide a strategic update related to the Ondundu Gold Project in Namibia.

Angus Mining has entered into an agreement with its joint venture partner Forsys Metals Corp. ("Forsys"), whereby Angus Mining will;

• Relinquish its role as operator of the Ondundu Gold Project
• Relinquish its right to a 42.6% interest in the Ondundu Gold Project
• Relinquish its right to earn a further 24.9% interest in the Ondundu Gold Project

In return;

• Forsys will return for cancellation 3,000,000 shares and 3,000,000 share purchase warrants in Angus Mining, representing approximately 7.26% of the outstanding shares of the Company, and approximately 10.68%% of the outstanding warrants of the Company
• Forsys will assume approximately $C300,000 in Angus Mining payables related to the Ondundu Gold Project
• Angus will receive a 20% fully free carried interest in the Ondundu Gold Project, without any requirement for further funding, and without subjection to future dilution, except in limited circumstances

Angus Mining currently has no ongoing activities or expenditures in Namibia. The Company is focused on exploration work underway at the Freiberg Project in Nevada, through its 68% interest in Silver Reef Resources.

Angus Mining CEO, Fraser Buchan comments; "returning operation of the Ondundu Project to Forsys Metals will allow Angus Mining to focus fully on the exploration program underway at Freiberg Silver project in Nevada. Forsys is better positioned corporately to execute on exploration and development plans in Namibia, and to create value at the Ondundu Project. Angus Mining will continue to participate in Ondundu through its free carried interest."

Closing of the transaction is expected to be held on February 22, 2012. It is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of all closing conditions.

About Angus Mining Inc.

Angus Mining is a Canadian based precious metals exploration company focused on developing various silver properties in Nevada through its ownership in Silver Reef. Angus Mining also has an interest in the Ondundu Gold Project in West‐Central Namibia via a joint venture agreement with Forsys Metals Corp. The Company's goal is to deliver superior shareholder returns by identifying, acquiring and developing high quality assets in a safe and socially responsible manner.

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