Forbes & Manhattan Coal Corp. Announces Appointment of VP Exploration & Development


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 3, 2011) - Forbes & Manhattan (Coal) Corp. (TSX:FMC) ("Forbes Coal" or the "Company") announces that it has appointed Kudakwashe Muchenje as the Vice President – Exploration & Development for its Africa Operations.

Mr Muchenje is a seasoned exploration geologist with over 15 years experience in the generation of exploration targets and management of exploration and evaluation programmes. He has worked within a wide variety of commodities and countries, and has been exposed to leading global practices through senior roles in a major global mining company. His international exposure has given deep insight into the global minerals industry.

Most recently, Mr Muchenje was Country Manager (Mozambique) for a large international mining company. In this role, Mr Muchenje was responsible for managing the exploration and evaluation of large mineral sands resources in the country. He was also involved in the generation of coal exploration targets in Mozambique and Southern Africa. Mr Muchenje holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geology and Mineral Exploration, respectively.

Mr Muchenje brings to the Company a strong understanding of the entire value chain of minerals projects, in particular the role that ore-body knowledge plays. He is a firm believer in team work and works well with related professionals in mining, processing and management.

In releasing this information, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Coal, Stephan Theron, commented, "As a development focused business, Kuda is a great addition to our management team. He has a very strong knowledge base on African coal projects and will focus on expanding our existing resource base and assessing future acquisition opportunities."

About Forbes Coal 

The Company holds a 76.75% interest in Slater Coal (Pty) Ltd., a South African company ("Slater Coal") which has a 70% interest in Zinoju Coal (Pty) Ltd. ("Zinoju"). Zinoju holds a 100% interest in certain coal mines in South Africa (the "Slater Coal Properties"). The Slater Coal Properties comprise the operating Magdalena bituminous mine (the "Magdalena Property") and the Aviemore anthracite mine (the "Aviemore Property") and have a substantial resource base of bituminous and anthracite coal. The Slater Coal Properties are located in the Klipriver coalfield, near Dundee, in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa and can be accessed via the N3, N11 Ladysmith and R102 Dundee tarred national highways that run between Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa. The other 23.25% of Slater Coal is beneficially owned by members of the Slater family.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the anticipated production results with respect to the Slater Properties, future financial or operating performance of the Company and its projects, statements regarding the prospects for the business of the Company, the effect of the appointment, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of the mineral exploration industry, environmental risks, acquisition of mining licences, title disputes or claims, limitations of insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, foreign operations, political and social uncertainties; a history of operating losses; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; not realizing on the potential benefits of the proposed transaction; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of mineral products; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; and, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or required financing or in the completion of activities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Contact Information: Forbes & Manhattan Coal Corp.
Stephan Theron
President and Chief Executive Officer
(416) 861-5912
stheron@forbescoal.com