Temporary Suspension

ECR MINERALS plc("ECR Minerals", "ECR" or the "Company")

AIM: ECR

US OTC: MTGDY

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION

London: 26 April 2012 - ECR notes recent press speculation regarding the results of the drilling programme at its El Abra prospect within the Company's Sierra de las Minas gold project area in La Rioja Province, Argentina.

The Company confirms it has received assay results in respect of some holes of the programme, is in the process of analysing these results and intends to make an announcement in this regard as soon as possible. Pending this announcement, the Company has requested a temporary suspension of trading in the Company's shares.

For further information please contact:

ECR Minerals plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7929 1010

Patrick Harford, Executive Chairman

Stephen Clayson, Director & Chief Financial Officer

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ecrminerals.com

Daniel Stewart & Company plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7776 6550

David Hart/Paul Shackleton/Tessa Smith

Old Park Lane Capital plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 8188

Michael Parnes

Blythe Weigh Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7138 3204

Matthew Neal/Tim Blythe/Paul Weigh