Elemental Minerals Appoints Cutfield Freeman & Co Ltd. as Strategic Adviser

PERTH, AUSTRALIA, March 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Elemental Minerals Ltd. (ASX, TSX: ELM) ("Elemental" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has retained Cutfield Freeman & Co. Ltd ("CF&Co") to act as its financial advisor in relation to seeking one or more joint venture partners for the Sintoukola Potash Project (the "Project") in the Republic of Congo as the Company initiates its Bankable Feasibility Study and readies the Project for development.

In June 2012, Elemental initiated a review of various strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. Based on this review, Elemental's Board of Directors has decided to seek one or more joint venture partners to participate in development and operation of the Project. The aim of the process will be to secure joint venture arrangements which permit the Project to be developed in a timely fashion.

CF&Co is an independent corporate finance advisory firm with offices in London, Toronto and Hong Kong that specializes in the mining sector.

Commenting on CF&Co's appointment Elemental's CEO, Iain Macpherson stated: "Cutfield Freeman & Co. is the right firm to implement our joint venture strategy. It has a track record of working with junior mining companies facing challenges similar to ours. We are confident that the opportunity to invest in this world class project, and secure reliable, long term potash supplies will be very attractive to potential partners."

About Elemental Minerals

Elemental Minerals Limited (ASX/TSX:ELM) is an advanced mineral exploration and development company that aims to grow shareholder value through its 93%-owned Sintoukola Potash Project. The Sintoukola project has the potential to be among the world's lowest-cost potash producers and its strategic location near the coast of Central Africa offers a transport cost advantage to key Brazilian and Asian fertilizer markets. With construction due to begin in 2014, Elemental Minerals is expected to begin initial potash production in 2017 and reach full capacity in 2018. For more information, visit www.elementalminerals.com.

Kola Project Summary¹

The Kola Prefeasibility Study (PFS) was completed in September 2012 and was led by SRK Consulting (US) Inc. Based on a Measured and Indicated sylvinite Resource of 573 Mt grading 20.92% K₂0 (33.14% KCl), a Proven and Probable Reserve of 151.7Mt grading 20.02% K₂0 (31.69% KCl) was declared. This Resource was based entirely on the Upper and Lower Seam.

The PFS supports a 23 year life-of-mine producing 2 Mt MOP/annum through conventional underground mining at an average depth of 270m. Run of mine material will be transported over 36km via an overland conveyor to a process plant located at the coast. Final MOP product will be transshipped by a 750m jetty.

At a 10% discount rate, the project NPV is USD2.97million, with an after-tax IRR of 29.3%.  ELM is now committed to completion of the Kola Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) by June 2014 and first MOP production Q1 2017.

The Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 Edition (The JORC Code), which is consistent with Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards 2005 and hence complies with NI 43-101.

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1}For a full description,refer to the NI 43-101 Technical Report, dated 17 September 2012 available on SEDAR, www.sedar.com

SOURCE: Elemental Minerals Limited

Iain Macpherson 
Chief Executive Officer 
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iain.macpherson@elementalmineralscom

Ilja Graulich
Investor Relations Manager 
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