Katanga Mining appoints new COO

May 06, 2011

BAAR, SWITZERLAND, May 6, 2011 – Katanga Mining Limited (TSX: KAT) (the "Company") today announced that Jeff Best has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Mr. Best will be based at the Company's mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (the "DRC"). He has extensive experience in managing operations in the mining sector, particularly in base metals and in the DRC.

For further information contact:

John Ross
CEO
Tel: +41 (041) 766 71 10		 Nico Paraskevas
CFO
Tel: +41 (041) 766 71 12

About Katanga Mining Limited
Katanga Mining Limited operates a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo producing refined copper and cobalt. The Company has the potential to become Africa’s largest copper producer and the world’s largest cobalt producer. Katanga is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol KAT.

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