October 31, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia

American Manganese Inc. (“American Manganese” or the “Company”), (TSX.V: AMY; Pink Sheets: AMYZF; Frankfurt: 2AM), announces the Company has accepted the resignation of Kenneth Wright as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), who has resigned effective October 30, 2012 for personal reasons. The Company thanks Mr. Wright for the contributions he made to the Company while CFO.

The Company has appointed Mr. Shaheem Ali, BBA, as acting CFO. Mr. Ali has been the Company’s Accounting Controller for the past five years.

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

Information Contacts:

Larry W. Reaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
604-531-9639

Connie Fischer
Investor Relations
604-531-9639 ext. 110
Email: connieir@amymn.com or info@amymn.com

www.americanmanganeseinc.com

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