VANCOUVER - CRYSTALLEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (T.S.E. symbol: KRY) announced today that the Company's common shares will be listed for trading on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) beginning early next week. The shares will trade under the symbol "KRY."

"Listing our shares on the American Stock Exchange is part of our continuing program to maximize value for Crystallex shareholders," said Marc J. Oppenheimer, President and CEO of Crystallex. "The American Stock Exchange is recognized by global investors as a leading market for the shares of international mining and mineral companies. Trading Crystallex on both the AMEX and our home market, the Toronto Stock Exchange, will improve our market presence and provide greater liquidity for investors. It ensures increased recognition of our ongoing work to build Crystallex's position within the global mining industry."

Crystallex International Corporation is a gold mining and exploration company. The Company's strategy for growth is to develop its portfolio of properties in South America as well as to diversify geographically by investing in producing or near-production projects and by exploring properties of merit in other areas of the world.

On Behalf of the Board,

"Marc J, Oppenheimer"

Marc J, Oppenheimer, President & CEO

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