Republic Gold Limited (ASX:RAU) Pre-Construction Work Moves Into Second Phase At Amayapampa Project

Perth, Aug 12, 2009 AEST (ABN Newswire) - The Directors of Republic Gold Limited (ASX:RAU) today announce that the Company has, over the course of the past few days, mobilised earthmoving equipment to the Amayapampa Project in order to commence preliminary earthworks. Bolivia's Minister for Mining and Metallurgy, Sn. Luis Alberto Echazu, in a letter (original and translation below) to the Company last week, has given his full support for the Company's progressing with the Pre-Construction Phase of the Project.

Sn. Echazu's letter is the second formal strong indication of support from the Bolivian Government in the past month.

The initial phase of the Pre-Construction works, the surface sampling programme continues. A significant number of further sampling results are expected to be received within the next week. The outcome of this phase will be grade control plans for the initial benches of the open pit.

Republic's Managing Director; John Kelly, said:

"This is a significant stage of the Project for both shareholders and the employees at Amayapampa. Although there will only be three pieces of equipment initially, a dozer, front end loader and truck, this is a significant sign to everyone with a stake in the Project that it is going forward. The written and formal support of the Minister is a significant development for the Company. Up until this point most of the Company's dealings have been with Vice-Minister for Mining and Metallurgy, Eugenio Mendoza, who has been of material assistance to the Company as it progresses the Amayapampa project."

For the complete Republic Gold ASX Announcement, please click the link below:

http://www.abnnewswire.net/media/en/docs/61234-ASX-RAU-321778.pdf

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John Kelly Managing Director Tel: +61-418-577-759