Retraction of Statement RE: President of South Africa Address to Mining Indaba 2010

ERLANGER, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investing in African Mining Indaba regrets that The Department of Mining Resources was not able to confirm His Excellency, President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa, to address the 16^th Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba from 1 - 4 February 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa, following a denial from the office of the Presidency.

Mining Indaba will revert to its original programme and is honored to have Her Excellency, Minister Susan Shabangu, Minister of Mineral Resources of the Republic of South Africa deliver the Official Welcome on Tuesday, 2 February 2010 at 07h55 – 08h20.

Mining Indaba is a unique event that draws the largest gathering of senior industry representatives and decision makers invested in Africa’s commodity value chain.

All participants must be registered and paid and will require an event identity to gain access to Mining Indaba. Paid pre-registration is highly recommended for all participants who are interested in attending. Please see www.MiningIndaba.com for full event and registration details.

Mining Indaba is open to accredited press. We encourage media representatives to secure accreditation before 26 January 2010. Please refer to the “press information center” on www.MiningIndaba.com for full press credential criteria. Please direct all press registration inquiries to Christie Smith at +1.314-824-5549 or csmith@miningindaba.com.

About Mining Indaba
For16 years, Mining Indaba has been at the forefront of investing in mining in Africa. Mining Indaba has raised billions of dollars and introduced the international investment community to mining opportunities throughout Africa. It is held annually at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa and is organized by Mining Indaba LLC.