Focus Metals Inc. Files Technical Report on Updates Resource Estimate for Lac Knife, Quebec Deposit

Focus Metals Inc. Files Technical Report on Updates Resource Estimate for Lac Knife, Quebec Deposit
OTTAWA - January 19, 2012 - Focus Metals Inc. (TSX-V: FMS; OTCQX: FCSMF; FRANKFURT: FKC) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed on SEDAR a NI 43-101 compliant Technical Report on a mineral resource estimate at the Company's 100% owned Lac Knife, Quebec Project near Fermont, Quebec. The graphite mineral resource estimate was prepared by Edward Lyons, P. Geo. and Guy Saucier, Eng., independent Qualified Persons of Roche Ltd. ("Roche").

All technical parameters related to the resource estimate are fullydisclosed in the technical report. The new mineral resource estimate is based on the 105 drill holes (total 8,611 metres) drilled by Mazarin. Both the historical and modern data were used. Five zones were interpreted and modeled within the revised interpretation of the resource calculation. The block model was developed using GEMS software by Gemcom. Blocks are 5metres long, 7 metres wide and 5 metres high.

Results were disclosed in December 5th, 2011 press release. Roche estimated the resource inside these mineralized zones defined with a 5% Cgr cut-off grade. These zones start from surface to a maximum depth of 125 metres with a total extension of 350 metres by 650 metres. The results are summarized in the following table.

- All zones remain open in all directions; inferred resources can be upgraded to indicated resource after completion of in-fill diamond drill holes.
- Values displayed in this table are undiluted and "in-situ" as no economic parameters, such as mining, milling or metallurgical recovery, have been applied to these values, and therefore they demonstrate no economic viability.

The report is available on the Company's website and SEDAR.

Mr. Tony Brisson, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 is responsible for the technical information contained in this release.

For more information, please contact:
Gary Economo
President and Chief Executive Officer
613-691-1091 Ext.101
[e-mail]

This News Release may contain or refer to "forward-looking statements" which reflect Management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities.

These statements reflectManagement's current beliefs at the time of this news release and are based on information currently available to Management.

All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Management's expectations are exploration risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators.

While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change, it specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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