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1 AMMG News June 2013 AMMG News June 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE AMMG forging strong relationships with a Chinese company 99.99% (4N) high purity alumina achieved JORC resource foreshadowed at Rover Range Mineral Sands Deposit Thermal coal project at Green Range progressing Participation at RIU Sydney Resources Round-Up Upcoming Mines & Money Beijing Conference INFORMATION (as at 03/06/2013) ASX Code: AKA Options Code: AKAOB Ordinary Shares: 107.62m Share Price: 0.11c Market Cap: 11.8m Cash: 3.2m (as at 31 Mar 13) Debt: Nil For personal use only

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

AMMG forging strong relationships with

a Chinese company

99.99% (4N) high purity alumina

achieved

JORC resource foreshadowed at

Rover Range Mineral Sands Deposit

Thermal coal project at Green Range

progressing

Participation at RIU Sydney Resources

Round-Up

Upcoming Mines & Money Beijing

Conference

INFORMATION (as at 03/06/2013)

ASX Code: AKAOptions Code: AKAOBOrdinary Shares: 107.62mShare Price: 0.11cMarket Cap: 11.8mCash: 3.2m (as at 31 Mar 13)Debt: Nil

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG forging strong relationships with a Chinese company

Chairwoman and founder of Hanking Group Ms Yang Min and her delegation visiting the chairman of AMMG in Perth

One of China’s largest iron ore mining companies, Hanking

Industrial Group, recently visited AMMG to discuss

co-operation, potential involvement and investment

opportunities in AMMG.

The visit followed a series of high level meetings between

senior executives of AMMG and Hanking Group in Perth,

Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin last year.

Chairwoman and founder of Hanking Group, Ms Yang Min

and her delegation visited Perth in April, expressing an

interest in AMMG’s diversified suite of exploration projects.

The market potential for bulk minerals in China is significant,

with its processing and manufacturing sectors sourcing

long term supply security. Australia is viewed as a preferred

supplier due to the close shipping distance to China, its

stable government and the recent currency arrangements

between the two countries.

Hanking Chairwoman Ms Yang Min currently holds the

position of deputy to the 11th National People’s Congress

of China as well as vice chairman of the China Mining

Association. She founded Hanking Group in 1992, which

is now China’s largest private enterprises in iron mining

and processing. The company was ranked highly in three

corporate lists for top 100 taxpaying enterprises in China.

Hanking Group already has a strong presence in Western

Australia with the recent purchase of the Marvel Loch

operating gold mine in Southern Cross.

Following discussions held it is evident that Hanking Group

intends to focus on the development of iron, nickel, gold

and silver projects, perfecting exploration and mining

techniques.

Photo of one of Hanking Group’s iron ore mining operationsSource: Hanking Group website

Chairwoman and founder of Hanking Group Ms Yang Min and her delegation visiting the chairman of AMMG in Perth

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

99.99% (4N) high purity alumina (HPA) achieved

AMMG successfully produced 99.99% (4N) high purity alumina (HPA) using its innovative low-energy processing technology.

In February this year the company announced the production of >99.9% (3N) HPA; a washing trial was subsequently conducted to achieve the higher 4N purity.

AMMG’s managing director, Ric Dawson said “given these latest results, we will now aim to produce higher 5N or 6N purity levels, which demands a higher price.

“AMMG is now reviewing the next steps to progress the project and we are scoping the design, construction and financing options for a HPA processing facility”, he said.

>4N HPA is priced at US$40/kg to US$300/kg, depending on the level of purity and particle size.

HPA is a necessity for the high-tech industry and is used for its superior hardness, efficient electrical conductivity and superior corrosion resistance.

HPA is used in the LED industry, semiconductor industry (smartphone or computer screen backlighting) and hybrid cars.

AMMG’s 100% owned South West HPA project has generated significant customer interest, with samples of aluminous clay from the Kelly trial test pit being dispatched to various international parties.

The company’s aluminous clay deposits are primary or in-situ and contain extremely low levels of impurities.

The company is also progressing the development of the aluminous clay resource in its own right for non-paper and filler market applications.

AMMG’s 99.99% (4N) HPA sample

Inspecting former acid-based processing facilities

Aluminous clay trial test pit (samples dispatched internationally)

Existing infrastructure at Meckering; note the aluminous clay in the rail cutting

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

JORC resource foreshadowed at Rover Range Mineral Sands Deposit

AMMG acquired a 45-block exploration licence approximately 5kms north-east of Karridale in the lower south-west of Western Australia.

The Glenarty Creek Mineral Sands Project is approximately 150km2 in size, made up of two exploration licences, one in application and one granted.

AMMG’s 100% owned Glenarty Creek Project hosts BHP Titanium Minerals Pty Ltd’s (BHPTM) historical mineral sands deposit, the Rover Range Deposit, situated on the Scott Coastal Plain.

In 1999 BHPTM defined an exploration target* of 120-130Mt at 2.5-3.5% ilmenite at the Rover Range Deposit.

AMMG’s geology team is currently collating the historical drill hole data in order to meet current JORC 2012 standards. The company plans to announce the resource update in the coming weeks.

Previous exploration by BHPTM from 1997 to 1999 included 32 aircore drill holes; assays; conceptual mine plan feasibility studies; and environmental surveys.

Most of the Glenarty Creek Project is situated on the Vasse Shelf. The project contains granulite derived heavy mineral accumulations within Cainozoic sediments. The sediments are deposited in a fluvial environment.

*The term “Exploration Target” should not be misunderstood nor misconstrued as an estimate of Mineral Resources and Reserves as defined by the JORC Code (2004), and therefore the term has not been used in this context. It is uncertain if further exploration or feasibility study will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource or Mining Reserve

Map of AMMG’s Glenarty Mineral Sands Project, Western Australia

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG has received significant overseas and local interest in its 100% owned Green Range coal project.

In preparation for its planned stage 1 drilling program, AMMG has secured land access with key private landowners.

The project is strategically located just 40 to 70kms from the town and port of Albany.

The planned drilling program will target the potential coal seams of the Green Range sub-basin. Based on historical drill hole data, AMMG estimates an exploration target* of 400-500Mt of thermal coal grade.

AMMG’s Green Range Coal Project is made up of two granted tenements and one application tenement totalling approximately 1,122km2.

Both BHP Minerals Exploration (BHP) and Rio Tinto, formerly CRA Exploration (CRA), carried out coal exploration in the Green Range basin area in the 1980s. CRA concluded an estimated exploration target* of up to 500Mt of lignite.

Later in 2001, Phanerozoic Energy Pty Ltd carried out coal seam gas exploration in the Green Range basin area, intersecting coal seams up to 5m and sub-bituminous coal grades of up to 24Mj/kg.

Although concluding its exploration, Phanerozoic Energy acknowledged the existence of coal as a permanent feature in the Green Range area.

Additionally, recorded within historical drill logs is the presence of glauconite (rich mica potassium) and limestone. Glauconite is currently being targeted with a view to being a potential feedstock for potash production.

Thermal coal project at Green Range progressing

*The term “Exploration Target” should not be misunderstood nor misconstrued as an estimate of Mineral Resources and Reserves as defined by the JORC Code (2004), and therefore the term has not been used in this context. It is uncertain if further exploration or feasibility study will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource or Mining Reserve

Map showing Green Range coal basin and historical drill holes

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

Upcoming China investor road showAMMG will be returning to exhibit at the Mines and Money Beijing conference in June this year.

According to the event organisers, the Mines & Money Beijing conference attracts over 1,000 Chinese and international delegates.

The conference is China’s leading exhibition focusing on

Chinese outbound investment into international mining projects.

Following the conference, AMMG will travel to other parts of China to meet with and progress its existing Chinese relationships, follow up on expressions of interest for investment opportunities, as well as meeting with some newly established Chinese networks.

AMMG at the Mines & Money Beijing conference in 2012

Participation at the RIU Sydney Resources Round-up

AMMG participated in the three-day RIU Sydney Resources Round-up from May 14.

The conference brings investors, brokers, mining and exploration companies together to discuss potential investment opportunities.

Ric Dawson, AMMG’s managing director, said “the conference was a significant opportunity for the company to promote our

diversified suite of mineral projects and latest developments with our HPA project.

“Our booth attracted a number of interested parties, with various contacts seeking opportunities for further involvement and investment opportunities. The conference also provided an opportunity to meet with Sydney-based brokers and fund managers”, he concluded.

AMMG personnel at booth #63 RIU Resources Round-up, May 2013

Prospectus option issue closes

The supplementary prospectus lodged with the ASX on 22 March 2013 closed at 5pm 24 May 2013.

AMMG advises that it received acceptances for 21,465,500 options out of a possible 41,987,501 options. A total of $214,655 was received.

AMMG personnel at the RIU Sydney Resources Round-up, May 2013

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AMMG NewsJune 2013

AMMG NewsJune 2013

IN THE MEDIA...AUSTRALIA MINERALS & MINING GROUP (AMMG)

was incorporated on 8th May 2007, for the purpose of securing tenements over land that had been subject to

historical exploration and where significant geological data was available and/or the land was considered sufficiently

prospective due to proximity to existing resources and infrastructure.

The Company has identified 10 separate project areas, located in Western Australia and Queensland, which the

Directors believe have the potential for the realisation of economic resources of the following commodities:

aluminous clay, iron ore, coal, gypsum, mineral sands, salt and gold.

The Company has 22 granted tenements and 36 applications for tenements covering in excess of

11,800km² over the 10 project areas.

SUBSCRIBE TO AMMG E-MAIL ALERTS

Any shareholders wishing to perform any of the following tasks should visit our share registry on

www.securitytransfer.com.auSeek information about their shareholdings or related administrative

matters, including account details, balances, payments; orDownload the forms necessary to initiate changes to the details held

on the company’s shareholder records.

AMMG’s Share Registry contact details are:Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd

770 Canning HighwayApplecross WA 6953

T: (08) 9315 2333F: (08) 9315 2233

E: [email protected]

www.securitytransfer.com.au

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Any shareholders who have changed their address are asked to pro-vide written advice of the change, quoting the relevant shareholder number to AMMG’s share registry - Security Transfer Registrars Pty

Ltd.

SUBSCRIBE TO AMMG E-MAIL ALERTS

If you wish to subscribe to receive by email AMMG’s announcements made to the ASX as well as to receive notifications of the release of the Company’s annual and half year reports, please subscribe to e-mail alerts via the Company’s website. Electronic communication of company information helps to reduce expenditure on printing and

mailing as well as contribute positively to the environment.

3 Bay Rd, ClaremontWestern Australia 6010 Phone: +61 8 9389 5557

Fax: +61 8 9389 5510Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ammg.com.au

AMMG processing technology produces 99.99% HPAIndustrial MineralsMay, 2013

AMMG produces 99.99% HPAResources RoadhouseMay, 2013

AMMG produces 99.99% HPAMining Weekly.comMay, 2013

Junior mining company to ride surge in demand for key material used in smartphones & TV’s Next Mining BoomApril 26, 2013

Next phase for HPA project The Mining ChronicleMarch, 2013

IP patent bid for technology The Mining ChronicleMarch, 2013

Untainted Business National Resources ReviewMarch, 2013

PDAC Interview with Ric DawsonCommodity TVMarch, 2013

Remember CRA and Western Mining? Australian Mining Monthly - Robin BrombyMarch, 2013

COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENTInformation in this newsletter is based on information compiled by Mike O’Mara, who is a Member of the AIG and is an employee of AMMG. He has sufficient relevant experience to qualify as a competent person as defined in the 2004 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC code). Mike O’Mara consents to the inclusion in

this report of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Australia Minerals & Mining Group (“AMMG”) and the AMMG website makes information of Third Parties available, including but not limited to, links to Third Party websites, articles, news reports, company information and data contain-ing opinions, predictions, conclusions and statements prepared by such Third Parties (“Third Party Content”). By using the link I acknowledge and agree that the Third Party Content is not created by AMMG, that AMMG does not accept

responsibility or necessarily endorse or warrant the accuracy of such Third Party Content and further the provision of Third Party Content is for general

reference purposes only and does not in any manner whatsoever constitute a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any security or make any

other type of investment or investment decision.

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