Added January 17th, 2013 - Vancouver, British Columbia

American Manganese Inc. ("American Manganese" or the "Company"), (TSX.V:  AMY; Pink Sheets:  AMYZF; Frankfurt:  2AM), reports that it is applying to the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the term of any unexercised warrants expiring February 9, 2013 (and issued pursuant to the Company's private placement closed on February 11, 2011) for another two years.

On behalf of Management

AMERICAN MANGANESE INC.

Larry W. Reaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer

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