KRY Crystallex International Corp. Common Stock

Crystallex Confirms the Land Occupation Permit for Las Cristinas TORONTO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crystallex International Corporation (AMEX:KRY) Toronto today advised that the Land Occupation Permit (often referred to as the "land use permit") has been confirmed for the Las Cristinas gold properties. The Land Occupation Permit authorizes the use of the Las Cristinas properties for the purpose of mining, and is a critical element of final permitting for the project. Crystallex and the Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana ("CVG") are fully engaged in the permitting process, following the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources ("MARN"), to obtain the final permit, i.e. the "Permit to Impact Renewable Natural Resources", during the fall of 2004, when full scale construction would commence. As previously announced, detailed engineering and environmental works are continuing, and purchase orders/contracts are being awarded under the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management contract with SNC Lavalin Engineers & Constructors. Crystallex President and CEO, Todd Bruce, commented, "The Land Occupation Permit is a critical step in the process of getting Las Cristinas permitted and its confirmation is a prerequisite to securing the final "Permit to Impact Renewable Natural Resources" which will complete the permitting process. Given the level of CVG and Crystallex involvement in the permitting process and the positive response of MARN to date, we remain confident that Las Cristinas will be fully permitted this fall which will see full scale construction commencing as scheduled. As we speak our site activities continue to accelerate as we complete refurbishment of the existing construction camp while extending and tarring the airstrip to accommodate the increased demands that will be imposed by the project." About Crystallex Crystallex International Corporation is a Canadian based gold producer with significant operations and exploration properties in Venezuela. The Company's principal asset is the Las Cristinas property in Bolivar State that is currently under development. Other key assets include the Tomi Mine, the La Victoria Mine and the Revemin Mill. Crystallex shares trade on the TSX (symbol: KRY) and AMEX (symbol: KRY) Exchanges. For Further Information: Investor Relations Contact: Richard Marshall, VP at (800) 738-1577 Visit us on the Internet: http://www.crystallex.com/ or Email us at: NOTE: This may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this presentation, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of Crystallex, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in documents, including but not limited to its annual information form ("AIF") and its annual report on Form 20-F, filed from time to time with the Canadian provincial securities regulators, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and other regulatory authorities. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed this release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. DATASOURCE: Crystallex International Corporation CONTACT: Investor Relations, Richard Marshall, VP of Crystallex International Corporation, +1-800-738-1577, or Web site: http://www.crystallex.com/

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