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Delta Mining and Exploration Converts Debt to Equity

LEWISBURG, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/22/06 -- Delta Mining and Exploration Corp. (OTC: DMXC) is pleased to announce that it has retired a considerable portion of its existing debt. Furthermore, CEO Brett Rodli was successful in negotiating a debt-to-equity conversion by which the creditors have accepted common stock at a substantial premium price rather than a cash payment.

The groups were owed approximately fifty-four thousand four hundred and forty (US $54,440) dollars and have chosen to convert that sum to roughly 30 million shares of a combination of registered and unregistered shares of common stock pursuant to SEC Rule 144.

The conversion of this debt is a vital step in negotiating sufficient financing to complete work on the Montana Properties. Of utmost importance is the confidence these groups have displayed in Delta by converting their debt position to equity. Both entities will continue to assist Delta in their plans to commence exploration and enhance shareholder value.

Delta Mining and Exploration Corp. (http://www.deltamine.com) is a mineral exploration company with an extensive portfolio of diamond properties in Montana, USA, and in Bolivia, South America. Delta controls some 7,500 acres throughout Montana located within the Wyoming Craton where many of North America's diamonds have been found. Another 10,000 acres of prospective diamond properties are controlled in Bolivia, South America.

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CONTACT:

Alex Livak
347-813-4664
info@deltamine.com
URL: http://www.deltamine.com