VANCOUVER, BC, May 1st, 2012, Amato Exploration Ltd. (the “Company” or “Amato”) (TSX-V:AMT) (http://www.amatoexploration.com) announced today that effective immediately, the Company has terminated its agreement with its Investor Relations consultant, Mr. Jose Perez. This action was done as a cost cutting measure to preserve the Company’s working capital. The Company thanks Mr. Perez for his service and wishes him well in his future endeavours. In the interim, all future Investor Relations activities will be handled by Amato’s President & CEO, Mr. James D. Romano.

About Amato Exploration Ltd.

Amato Exploration Ltd. is a North American exploration company based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. We are currently focused on exploring for precious metals in Mexico. For more information, please contact: Jim Romano, President & CEO of Amato Exploration Ltd. at 778-898-7917.

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