HMS Bergbau AG, Berlin listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Listing in the Entry Standard (Open Market) at the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange

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Berlin (euro adhoc) - Berlin, December 08, 2008: HMS Bergbau AG
announces today its listing in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange. A total of 4 Million shares of HMS Bergbau AG with a
nominal value of EUR 1.00 were introduced for trading on December 8,
2008. The opening share price was EUR 9,50 resulting in a market
capitalisation of EUR 38 Mio. The Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG
accompanied the Exchange listing of HMS.

HMS Bergbau AG was founded in 1995 and has established itself as a
reliable player on the international coal arena, both in coal supply,
logistics as well as production. Furthermore, HMS participates in a
number of energy related projects, such as the extraction of copper
deposits or the development of environmental technologies, especially
for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS).

"As a result of our long-term perspective on our business operations
we have decided - in spite of the current financial crisis - to go
ahead and list at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. To prove our
commitment to our medium-sized-enterprise and the industry, we
recently reacted to the current financial situation with an increase
of HMS´ capital stock to EUR 4 Million. We foresee a very interesting
and promising future for the international energy & coal markets"
explains Heinz Schernikau, the CEO of HMS Bergbau AG.

The Board of Directors

HMS Contact:

HMS Bergbau AG
An der Wuhlheide 232
D-12459 Berlin
www.hms-ag.com

Tel.: +49 (30) 656681-0
Fax: +49 (30) 656681-15
Email: investors@hms-ag.com

About HMS Bergbau AG:

HMS Bergbau AG is trading coal and energy resources in the global
market. The company supplies renowned European and International
electricity generators, cement producers, and industrial consumers
with steam coal, coking coal and coke products.

HMS Bergbau AG profits from long-standing business relations with
international coal producers and consumers to develop advantageous
long-term businesses. HMS is planning to further expand coal
production and coal transshipment logistics and accordingly HMS may
enter into joint-ventures to foster the growth of its businesses. The
company also aims to further expand its international activities,
most of all in Eastern Europe and in Asia.

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Further inquiry note:

Heinz Schernikau

Investor Relations

Tel.: +49 30 656681-0

e-mail: hms@hms-ag.com

Branche: Mining
ISIN: DE0006061104
WKN: 606110
Börsen: Börse Frankfurt / Open Market / Entry Standard