Cape Town, May 18th, 2006 – Diamond Fields International Ltd. (DFI:TSX) (“DFI” or the “Company”) regrets to report a delay in filing its interim financial statements for 3rd quarter 2006.
The delay is due to logistical and systems problems encountered during the relocation of its head office from Vancouver to Cape Town, South Africa, effective March 1st, 2006 and announced in news releases dated December 2nd, 2005 and February 28th, 2006. The TSX has agreed to an extension for filing to May 19th, 2006.
Diamond Fields International Ltd. and Moydow Mines International Inc. (TSX: MOY)(AIM: MOY) (“Moydow”) announced in press releases dated March 1, 2006 that they had reached an agreement effective February 28th, 2006 pursuant to which Moydow security holders will exchange their Moydow securities for securities of Diamond Fields (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition remains subject to various conditions as previously announced. Moydow, like Diamond Fields, is engaged in mineral exploration and development worldwide.
DIAMOND FIELDS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
“Roger J. Daniel”
Roger J. Daniel, President and CEO
For further information, contact Greg Girdler, Investor Relations at (604) 288-1400
Website: www.diamondfields.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors identified in Diamond Fields’ periodic filings with Canadian Securities Regulators. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Diamond Fields does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.