Diamond Frank Exploration Inc.: Drillings Underway on the Commandant Project in Order to Detect a Major Magmatic System Mineralized in Copper-Nickel and EGP

LAVAL, 05/22/12 - Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. ("Diamond Frank") (TSX VENTURE: DOD) announces that the drilling campaign underway on the Commandant Project is going according to schedule.

The first drill hole, initially planned to be 500 meters deep, was finally completed at a depth of 651 meters. The second drill hole, currently underway, is planned for 800 meters whereas a third survey is planned for 300 meters. Drilling was assigned to Forages Rouillier.

Let us remember that drillings on the Commandant Property are carried out in order to determine its gold and base metal potential. The Commandant Project is located at the limit between the Superior and Grenville Geological Provinces.


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Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. is banking on its properties' excellent mineral potential and Quebec's favourable investment climate for the development of new, world-class gold and base metal deposits.

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QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Daniel Gaudreault, P. Eng., Geo. (OIQ), a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, supervised the preparation of the information in this news release.


Forward-looking statements

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Diamond Frank Exploration Inc.
David Mc Donald, President and CEO
450.622.5785
450.622.4337 (FAX)
info@diamondfrank.com
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