Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (AXXDF)

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Alderon’s Environmental Assessment for Kami Property Moves into the Final Stages

February 14, 2013

Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX: ADV) (NYSE MKT: AXX) (“Alderon”) is pleased to announce that it has moved into the final stages of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Process for the Kami Project with the submission of the official response to information requests received from the Provincial and Federal Governments, Aboriginal groups and the public. The submission of more than 2,000 pages of documentation marks a significant milestone in the EA Process.

“It is anticipated that the remaining steps of the EA Process will be completed on schedule to allow for the construction of the mine on the Kami property to commence in the fourth quarter of 2013,” says Tayfun Eldem, President and CEO of Alderon. “The documentation is available to the public and can be found on the Provincial and Federal Government websites.”

Alderon is committed to maintaining a high standard in environmental stewardship and sustainability and will continue engagement with the regulators, Aboriginal groups and public stakeholders for the duration of the EA process, as well as through construction and over the life of mining operations at the Kami Project.