Moyale Displays Favorable Graphite Characteristics for Development

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 7, 2014) - Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:MON) ("Montero") is pleased to announce the results of a review of existing information completed on the Moyale Graphite Project in Ethiopia by Don Hains, P. Geo., of Hains Engineering in Toronto. The Moyale deposit is described as having favorable characteristics for development as compared to other global flake graphite deposits.

Don Hains, P.Geo, an expert on graphite geology, has compiled an initial review of historical data and provided a high level summary report to Montero.

A summary of the report prepared by Don Hains was based on previous work undertaken by the Ethiopian Institute of Geological Survey (EIGS) in cooperation with the Norwegian Geological Survey (NGU). The report details the following on the Moyale deposit:

• An average grade of 8% graphite carbon.
• Graphite distribution of 40% Jumbo flake and 28% Large flake.
• Initial trial bench-scale flotation indicated recoveries of up to 94-95% of rougher concentrates.
• The deposit is open at depth and along strike

Dr. Tony Harwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Montero commented, "I am pleased to announce that the Moyale Graphite Project has been identified as a quality deposit compared with other global flake graphite deposit by Don Hains, a recognized graphite industry expert. The favorable grade, deposit geometry, metallurgy, and flake size analysis which show 40% Jumbo and 28% Large flake graphite mineralization bode well for its exploration potential."

A historic resource estimate of 460,000 t of contained graphite (Cg) has been developed by the Ethiopian Institute of Geological Surveys (EIGS) in 1999. The historic estimate was based on a cross sectional area methodology for trench profiles assuming a vertical depth of 40m for mineralization for Area II and 20 m for Areas II and III. Data for the estimate was developed from 253 composite samples (2-3m) conducted in 42 trenches during the mid-1990's. Overburden thickness was estimated at approximately 1m thickness and overburden volume estimated approximately equal to the block length. An average specific gravity of 2.2 g/ cm³ was used for mineralized zone and 2.0 g/cm³ used for overburden. The resource estimate excluded very thin graphite bearing zones. The table below summarizes the historic resource estimate.

Historic Resource Estimate - Moyale Graphite Occurrence
(Estimate by Ethiopian Institute of Geological Surveys)
Area	Block Volume (Total m3)	Block Volume (OB m3)	Block Volume (Mineralized m3)	Tonnage (Mineralized)	Tonnage (OB)	Average Grade (% graphite)	Contained Graphite (tonnes)
I	1292978	38320	1254658	2760247	76640	9.59	261270
II	468078	26226	441852	972074	52452	8.90	89553
III	626325	31303	59023	1309050	62605	8.39	109275
Total	2387381	95849	1755533	5041371	191697	8.96	460098

Source: EIGS, 1999

The historic estimate is not an NI 43-101 compliant resource and is provided only as an indication of the exploration potential of the property. Montero is not treating the historical estimate as a resource and the historic estimate should not be relied upon. No Qualified Person (QP) as defined under NI 43-101 has undertaken sufficient work to verify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource. Retrenching and resampling will be required to verify the historical estimate.

The graphite bearing horizons have been mapped and systematically sampled in shallow trenches. There is significant initial preliminary evidence to demonstrate upside exploration potential at Moyale. An exploration target on the order of 1.5 Mt of contained graphite (Cg) from the three defined areas combined has been developed, assuming that the graphite mineralization has grade and thickness continuity down dip to 100 m vertical depth. Given the current annual demand for natural flake concentrates this would be more adequate as the basis for conducting feasibility studies.

A phased evaluation program of data verification, ground truthing, trenching/pitting and resampling and core drilling has been proposed to assess the mineral potential to a vertical depth of 100m. Metallurgical testwork will form an integral part of the program which is planned to lead to preparation of an NI 43-101 compliant resource and Preliminary Economic Analysis. The budget for the full program is estimated at approximately $1.5 million including contingency allowance.

Key characteristics of the Moyale Graphite deposit are noted in the table below:

Area	Grade (%Cg)	Flake Size	No. Lenses	Av. True Thick. (m)	Strike Length (m)	Continuity
Area 1	8-10	Med-Coarse	2-Main	18-35	500 -700 (Open to W)	Uniformly thick continuous along strike for 100's of metres
Area 3	5-11	Fine	2-Main	6 - 30	1350 (Open to E)	Uniformly thin continuous along strike - grades generally erratic and increases in grade to south-east
Area 2	7-14	Coarse	Multiple	7 - 60	100-550	Generally discontinuous along strike

Qualified Person's Statement

This press release has been reviewed by Don Hains, P. Geo., of Hains Engineering in Toronto, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and an expert on graphite geology and markets. The press release was further reviewed by Mr. Mike Evans, M.Sc. Pr.Sci.Nat., who is a qualified person for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101 and a Consulting Geologist to Montero.

About Montero Mining & Exploration

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. is a mineral exploration and development company engaged in the identification, acquisition, evaluation and exploration of mineral properties focused on rare earth elements (REE) in Tanzania, phosphates in South Africa and graphite in Ethiopia. We remain focused on bringing in a strategic investor for the further development of the high-grade Wigu Hill Rare Earth Element Project, development of our phosphate properties through joint venture and exploration of our graphite asset to define an initial resource. Montero trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MON.

Signed. Dr. Tony Harwood - President and CEO

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