EANS-News: Tantalus Rare Earths AG / Appointment of Byron Capital Markets

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Company Information/Appointment of Byron Capital Markets

Düsseldorf, 06. July 2011 (euro adhoc) - Tantalus Rare Earths AG
Appointment of Byron Capital Markets

(Tantalus Rare Earths AG, Düsseldorf, 6 July 2011) The Directors of
Tantalus Rare Earths AG ("TRE"), the German exploration company
exploring a primary bedrock rare earth mineralisation and a very
extensive, secondary rare earth mineralisation at surface in
north-western Madagascar, are pleased to announce the appointment of
Byron Capital Markets Ltd, a Canadian based independent investment
dealer, as its global financial adviser.

Byron Capital Markets, whose focus includes rare earths and
technology metals, will advise TRE on a potential listing in Canada
as well as providing general strategic advice. In addition, and as
part of its role Byron Capital Markets will assist TRE in identifying
one or more strategic partners, broadening the knowledge of the
company within the global investment community and widening its
shareholder base in order to ensure the continued development of its
rare earths project in Madagascar.

The Directors of TRE are also pleased to announce that BlueGold
Capital Management LLP ("BlueGold"), a London based commodities hedge
fund manager has increased its stake in TRE to 11.31 per cent as at
27 June 2011.

Commenting on the appointment of Byron Capital Markets, Ivan Murphy,
Executive Director of TRE said:

"After a review of a number of advisory groups and jurisdictions over
the last 3 months, we are delighted to have appointed Byron Capital
Markets as our lead global financial advisor. Byron's understanding
of the Rare Earths sector and the quality of their research team,
lead by Dr. Jon Hykawy, was fundamental to our decision and we look
forward to working with them.

Our relationship with Byron Capital Markets will provide TRE with
exposure to a knowledgeable, sophisticated and active base of
institutional and individual investors in North America and around
the world. We are also delighted with the continued support of
BlueGold Capital Management, our largest institutional shareholder.
The involvement of groups like Byron and BlueGold continue to
validate what we believe to be one of the most promising Rare Earth
assets in the world."

For further information contact:

Ivan Murphy, Executive Director Tel: +44 (0) 20 3214 9930
Ana Ribeiro Tel: +44 (0) 207 138 3206
Blythe Weigh Communications or +44 (0) 7980 321 505

Notes to Editors

About Tantalus Rare Earths ("TRE")

TRE is a German incorporated holding company whose subsidiaries are
engaged in the exploration and development of rare earths. TRE's
shares are quoted on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

TRE's principal asset is an exploration project located in
north-western Madagascar and comprises rare
earth-tantalum-niobium-zirconium-hafnium enriched dykes and sills and
Rare Earth Element ("REE") bearing argillaceous laterites derived
from the weathering of underlying alkaline intrusives.

There are early indications that most of the alkaline intrusive
bodies within the concession are overlain by REE bearing argillaceous
laterites. TRE is therefore considering the whole area underlain by
alkaline intrusives (150 to 170 sq km) as prospective for secondary
REE mineralisation in the weathering crust.

The exploration programme aims to define the primary (vein/skarn
hosted) and secondary (argillaceous laterites) mineralisation present
on the concession towards a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource
estimate and support a detailed feasibility study towards mine
development and production.

About Byron Capital Markets Ltd.:

Byron Capital Markets Ltd. whose focus on rare earths and technology
metals, is an innovative, intellectually-driven and independent
investment dealer committed to providing an unparalleled level of
service to institutional investors and to corporate clients
throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. More information about
Byron Capital Markets is available at www.byroncapitalmarkets.com.

Tantalus Rare Earths AG
Berliner Allee 12
40212 Düsseldorf
Deutschland
Telefon: +49 (0)211 52391 430
Telefax: +49 (0)211 52391 200
e-Mail: contact [at] tre-ag.com
Internet: http://www.tre-ag.com

Further inquiry note:
Ivan Murphy, Executive Director Tel: +44 (0) 20 3214 9930
Ana Ribeiro Tel: +44 (0) 207 138 3206
Blythe Weigh Communications or +44 (0) 7980 321 505

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company: Tantalus Rare Earths AG
Berliner Allee 12
D-40212 Düsseldorf
phone: +49 (0)211 52391 430
FAX: +49 (0)211 52391 200
mail: contact [at] tre-ag.com
WWW: http://www.tre-ag.com
sector: Holding companies
ISIN: DE000A0SMSL4, DE000A1KRQE7
indexes:
stockmarkets: free trade/entry standard: Frankfurt
language: English