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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Sep 12, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) --

Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX: SWY) is pleased to announce that at the close of trading on Friday, September 16th, Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations will add Stornoway to their list of companies on S&P/TSX SmallCap Index.

"The addition of Stornoway to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index is another important step in our corporate development", said Matt Manson, President and CEO. "Our inclusion will increase Stornoway's exposure to a broader range of potential investors and enhance trading liquidity."

The new additions to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index were made public by Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations on September 9, 2011 following their annual index review.

About Stornoway Diamond Corporation

Stornoway Diamond Corporation is one of Canada's leading diamond exploration and development companies, involved in the discovery of over 200 kimberlites in seven Canadian diamond districts. The Company benefits from a diversified diamond property portfolio, a strong financial platform and management and technical teams with experience in each segment of the diamond "pipeline" from exploration to marketing. Stornoway's lead asset is the 100% owned Renard Diamond Project, on track to become Quebec's first diamond mine.

On behalf of the Board

STORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATION

Matt Manson, President and Chief Executive Officer