AA Alba Minerals Ltd

Astral Mining Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AA)(TSX VENTURE:AA.WT)(PINK
SHEETS:AAMJF)(FRANKFURT:A7DA) ("Astral" or "the Company") is pleased to
simultaneously announce completion of a 2,617m diamond drilling program at the
Los Crestones Gold-Silver project, Mexico and the initiation of a 1,334
line-kilometre Helicopter-Borne Electromagnetic and Magnetic survey over the
Barriere Ridge and Honeymoon Projects north of Kamloops, British Columbia. 


Mexico

The diamond drill program at Los Crestones comprised 2617m in 18 holes. Drilling
targeted low-medium sulphidation epithermal style mineralization in three
parallel vein/breccia zones and utilized a low-impact, portable diamond drill
rig. The program produced HQ sized core, reduced to NTW size at around 100m
downhole depth, and represents first ever drilling at Los Crestones. The work
was designed to test subsurface extent of veins and silicified breccias known to
host gold and silver mineralization (see August 9, 2011 News Release).
Prospecting and surface reconnaissance continues on the property. Completion of
logging and sampling by Astral geologists is expected in the next two weeks. 


Three mineralized structural zones; Corona, Bohemia and Indio are sub-parallel
features trending north-south and have been mapped on surface between 680m and
930m in length. The zones consist of silicified breccias and quartz stockwork
veining within a highly brecciated zone comprising a small proportion of remnant
andesitic rocks heavily intruded by monzonite, granodiorite and granitic rocks.
The Bohemia and Indio structures are highly silicified and form the conspicuous,
erosion resistant ridges which give the property its name. 


To date Astral has delivered five batches of samples to ALS Chemex's preparation
facility in Hermosillo, Sonora and the first batch of analyses is expected to be
reported within two-four weeks. The company has implemented a standard quality
assurance/quality control program which includes blank material, certified
reference material and duplicate samples.


British Columbia

The Company has contracted Fugro Airborne Surveys to conduct a Helicopter-Borne
Electromagnetic and Magnetic survey over the Barriere Ridge and Honeymoon
Project areas. The two projects are located 5km apart in the Barriere
Lakes-Adams Lake area approximately 80mk north of Kamloops, British Columbia.
Both properties are prospective for polymetallic vein and VMS style
copper-gold-silver and zinc mineralization. The Honeymoon property has
additional potential for intrusive related gold style mineralization related to
the nearby Baldy Batholith.


Astral has completed preliminary reconnaissance work on the two properties;
airborne surveys will provide additional insight towards the planning of a
focused exploration effort in spring/summer of 2012. The company will fly a
total of 433 line kilometers, covering 7,850 hectares, at Barriere Ridge and 901
line kilometers, covering 16,370 hectares, at Honeymoon. Collection of data is
scheduled to commence this week.


Technical details contained in this news release have been reviewed by Dale
Brittliffe, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101
and Astral's V.P. Exploration. 


Astral Mining Corporation is a Canadian company engaged in the exploration and
development of precious metal properties in North America. By focusing on
exploration in mining-friendly districts, the Company minimizes the political
and social risks encountered in many other parts of the world. With a new gold
discovery at the Company's Jumping Josephine Gold Project in Southern British
Columbia and an experienced technical team and seasoned management, Astral is
poised to leverage this expertise into early exploration success. Further
details on Astral Mining Corporation and its high-quality portfolio of
exploration projects can be found at www.astralmining.com.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Mr. Manfred Kurschner, President & CEO

Astral Mining Corporation 

Cautionary Note to US Investors: This news release may contain information about
adjacent properties on which we have no right to explore or mine. We advise U.S.
investors that the SEC's mining guidelines strictly prohibit information of this
type in documents filed with the SEC. U.S. investors are cautioned that mineral
deposits on adjacent properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on our
properties. This news release may contain forward-looking statements including
but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work
programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential
mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future
events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such
statements.


2011 Number 18

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