Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. Begins a Drilling Campaign on its Commandant Project

LAVAL, 04/17/12 - Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. ("Diamond Frank") (TSX VENTURE: DOD) announces that it will begin shortly a drilling campaign on the Commandant Project.

Results from the INFINITEM survey were followed by a 3D modeling which confirmed the favourability zones identified by the previous work. The validation of the favourability zones and the identification of targets confirm Diamond Frank Exploration Inc.'s plan of action with respect to this drilling campaign.

Let us remember that the Commandant Property was acquired for its gold and base metal potential. This property was originally comprised of 64 mining claims, with 102 more mining claims added at a later date. Recently, a demand for the acquisition of 30 new mining claims was made to the relevant authorities. This property is located south of the town of Val d'Or and is bordering the Superieur and Grenville Geological Provinces.


ABOUT DIAMOND FRANK EXPLORATION INC.

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.

The common shares of Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. are listed on the Venture Stock Exchange under the symbol "DOD".


QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Robert Gagnon, P. Geo. (OGQ), a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, supervised the preparation of the information in this news release.

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Forward-looking statements

This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. This forward-looking information is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Diamond Frank. Actual results or achievements may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Diamond Frank will derive therefrom. Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of Diamond Frank at the time the information is released and Diamond Frank does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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Contacts:

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