8th January 2009

TSX-V: MNO

AIM: MANA

Mano River Resources Inc.

('Mano' or 'the Company')

Appointment of Nominated Advisor and Broker

Mano River Resources Inc, the TSX-V and AIM-listed exploration and development company focused on iron ore, diamonds and gold in West Africa, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Evolution Securities Limited as its Nominated Advisor and Broker with immediate effect.

For further information on Mano River Resources and Stellar Diamonds Limited, you are invited to visit the Company's website at www.manoriver.com or contact:

Mano River Resources Inc

Luis da Silva, CEO                                                       +44 (0) 20 7299 4212

Pelham PR

Charles Vivian / James MacFarlane                               +44 (0) 20 7743 6670

Evolution Securities Limited 

Simon Edwards                                                             +44 (0) 20 7071 4300

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