American Manganese Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement

American Manganese Inc. ("American Manganese" or the "Company"), (TSX
VENTURE:AMY)(PINKSHEET:AMYZF)(FRANKFURT:2AM), announces the Company is raising
by way of non-brokered private placement up to $500,000 through the issuance of
up to 10,000,000 units ("Units") at a price of $0.05 per Unit.


Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a
"Share") plus a two year share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant
entitles the holder to purchase one Share at a price of $0.10 two years from the
date of issuance, subject to accelerated exercise if the Shares trade at $0.15
per Share for 20 consecutive days. 


This private placement is subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities
and finders' fees may be paid in accordance with the TSX Venture Exchange
policies.


About American Manganese Inc.

American Manganese Inc. is a diversified specialty and critical metal Company
focusing on potentially becoming a producer of high purity EMD and CMD for the
battery industry. 


On behalf of Management

AMERICAN MANGANESE INC. 

Larry W. Reaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer

This news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the
meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included
herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in
the Company's documents filed from time to time with the TSX-Venture Exchange,
the British Columbia Securities Commission and the US Securities and Exchange
Commission.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
American Manganese Inc.
Larry W. Reaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
604-531-9639


American Manganese Inc.
Connie Fischer
Investor Relations
604-531-9639 ext. 110
[e-mail] or [e-mail]
www.americanmanganeseinc.com