Apex Geoscience Set to Begin Phase 2 Exploration

LEWISBURG, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/11/06 -- Delta Mining and Exploration Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DMXC) is pleased to announce that Apex Geoscience will commence Phase 2 exploration this coming Monday, August 14, 2006 on Delta's Grassrange District Properties in Montana.

As previously mentioned in a news release dated July 14, the program will consist of detailed mapping and collection of samples for diamond indicator mineral analysis and will focus on the Homestead and Three Buttes kimberlite bodies and the Teigen Butte and Rattlesnake Butte targets, believed to be lamprophyres. Kimberlites, and to a lesser extent lamprophyres, are known to host the majority of the world's known diamond deposits.

After completion of the program and the analysis of results, which will be made public, a follow-up field campaign expected to consist of trenching with collection of large weight samples for micro-diamond analysis will be undertaken.

About Delta Mining and Exploration, Corp: http://www.deltamine.com: Delta is a mineral exploration company with an extensive portfolio of diamond properties in Montana, USA, and in Bolivia, South America. Delta controls some 8,000 acres throughout Montana located within the Wyoming Craton where much of North America's diamonds have been found.

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CONTACT:
Alex Livak
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alivak@fortuneir.com
URL: http://www.deltamine.com