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(Marketwire - July 27, 2009) - Further to the press release dated March 31, 2009, Katanga Mining Limited (TSX:KAT) ("Katanga" or the "Company") today announces the signing on July 25, 2009 of the amended Kamoto Copper Company ("KCC") Joint Venture Agreement (the "AJVA") with La Generale des Carrieres et des Mines ("Gecamines") to release the Dikuluwe and Mashamba West Deposits; merge the DRC Copper and Cobalt Project ("DCP") and KCC joint ventures; and address requirements of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") resulting from the review of mining partnerships with Gecamines. KCC will be the continuing joint venture company ("Merged JV Company") and 75% of the share capital in the Merged JV Company will continue to be allocated to Katanga's wholly owned subsidiaries and 25% to Gecamines. Gecamines' interest is non-dilutable.