EML Electric Metals USA Limited

Ecometals Limited (TSX VENTURE: EML) (the "Company") today reported that on October 1, 2008 an appeals court in Brazil ruled in favor of the Company with respect to a dispute regarding the ownership of certain manganese assets in the State of Amapa. The Company is awaiting further details of the ruling and will report these details as they become available.

About Ecometals

Ecometals Limited is a Canadian-listed mineral exploration and development company focused on mineral resources in Latin America. Ecometals also holds 44.4% of Atomaer Holdings Pty Ltd, a private Australian holding company.

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Contacts: Ecometals Limited Mark Kesselman Chief Financial Officer (212) 355-6037 Email: mlkeuro@aol.com