LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 22, 2012) - Diamond Frank Exploration Inc. ("Diamond Frank") (TSXV:DOD) announces that the drilling campaign underway on the Commandant Project is going according to schedule.

The first drill hole, initially planned to be 500 meters deep, was finally completed at a depth of 651 meters. The second drill hole, currently underway, is planned for 800 meters whereas a third survey is planned for 300 meters. Drilling was assigned to Forages Rouillier.

Let us remember that drillings on the Commandant Property are carried out in order to determine its gold and base metal potential. The Commandant Project is located at the limit between the Superior 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.

Visit our company website at http://www.diamondfrank.com

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

QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Daniel Gaudreault, P. Eng., Geo. (OIQ), a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, supervised the preparation of the information in this news release.

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. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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