British Columbia Supreme Court grants judgment in favour of Avanti

TSX-V:AVT

VANCOUVER, Aug. 24 /CNW/ - Avanti Mining Inc. (TSX-V: AVT) ("Avanti" or the "Company") announced today that the British Columbia Supreme Court has granted judgment in favour of Avanti in a proceeding brought by Avanti with respect to the use of a statutory right of way (the "Right of Way") to use the roads within the town of Kitsault for mine related activities. On September 16, 2008 the Company announced that it had been denied access to the uninhabited town of Kitsault by its owner, Kitsault Resorts Ltd. ("KRL"). As a result, the Company filed a complaint in the British Columbia Supreme Court to enforce their Right of Way.

In a 39-page ruling yesterday, the British Columbia Supreme Court granted Avanti its requested relief ruling that (1) Avanti is entitled to a declaration that it is entitled to use the Right of Way not only for reclamation work in respect of the former Kitsault Mine but also in relation to the exploration and re-activation activities in which it is engaged at and in connection with the Kitsault Mine and (2) Avanti is also entitled to an injunction restraining KRL from obstructing or preventing Avanti from using the Right of Way to carry out mining activities on their property. The judgment also stated that KRL is not entitled to rectification, modification or cancellation of the Right of Way. The court's judgment is subject to possible appeals.

"We are pleased with the court's ruling and we were always confident that the wording of the Right of Way allowed Avanti to use the access in the town to carry out mining activities," stated Craig J. Nelsen, Avanti's President and CEO. "We look forward to KRL's cooperation going forward."

Avanti is focused on the development of the past producing Kitsault molybdenum mine located north of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Kitsault has Proven and Probable reserves of 215 million tonnes grading 0.085% Mo and containing 368 million pounds of recoverable molybdenum as outlined in the Technical Report dated December 15, 2009 which is available on the Company's website as well as at www.sedar.com. Mr. Kenneth Collison, Senior Vice President of Project Development for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific or technical information in this press release.

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Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains certain forward-looking information concerning the business of Avanti Mining Inc. (the "Corporation"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation; statements about possible appeals, the recoverability of molybdenum at the Kitsault property and other matters related to the development of the Kitsault molybdenum mine, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions of management at the date the statements are made and are based on assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Corporation's expectations include fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of government agencies and native groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs or in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Corporation's Prospectus filed on February 16 2010 and Annual Information Form for the year ended January 31, 2009, which are available at www. Sedar.com. The Corporation is under no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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For further information: information, please visit www.avantimining.com, or contact: Craig J. Nelsen, Chief Executive Officer, 303-565-5491, extension 4471, or A.J. Ali, Chief Financial Officer, 303-565-5491, extension 4472