Fortbridge Media Release

Endocoal Limited [ASX:EOC] - Rockwood - Mining Investigations Commence, 09 October 2012

1. Highlights

- Mine planning investigations have commenced at Rockwood;
- Rockwood geological model has been refined to include geological interpretations to support the mine planning exercise;
- An experienced multi-seam mine planner has been appointed;
- Coal quality has been assessed for �marketability� with positive results; and
- Rockwood development plan is being implemented to assess �mineability�.

2. Mine Planning Commences at Rockwood

Following its earlier exploration and coal quality test-work, Endocoal Limited (ASX: EOC) is pleased toadvise that it has commenced investigations to identify potential open cut mining locations within the tenement area at its Rockwood Project.

Endocoal has appointed Mr Brian Francis, Director of MMG Civil Pty Ltd, to undertake preliminary mining investigations to identify potentially suitable locations for initial mining pits at the Rockwood Project. This task will be based on the exploration outcomes and geological interpretations delivered as a result of Endocoal�s successful drilling programs undertaken at Rockwood during 2011 and 1H 2012.

Mr Francis is involved in mine planning activities for a number of major mining projects located in the Hunter, Gunnedah and Gloucester coalfields. This activity will assist Endocoal to identify the best practical options for first development points into economic coal seams and in planning for expansion of coal mining activities at Rockwood.

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