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Prophecy to Trade on Toronto Stock Exchange Starting October 19

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, October 18, 2011 - Prophecy Coal Corp. ("Prophecy") (TSX-V: PCY)(OTCQX: PRPCF)(Frankfurt: 1P2) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that its common shares have been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under its current trading symbol “PCY” starting Wednesday, October 19, 2011.  The Company’s shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange upon commencement of trading on the TSX.

John Lee, CEO and Chairman of Prophecy Coal states: "TSX is the premier global exchange for the mining industry. The high standards embraced by the TSX should improve Prophecy's trading efficiency and liquidity, strengthen access to capital markets, and broaden the Company's market exposure. The Company continues to achieve major milestones and expects to hear from the Mongolian government regarding license issuance of the company's flagship Chandgana power plant project soon.”

Prophecy is also pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Patrick Langlois as Vice President, Corporate Development and Mr. Joseph Li to its Board of Directors. 

Mr. Langlois has extensive investment banking and venture capital experience, with past roles that have included Director of Investment Banking at Stonecap Securities and Managing Director of Investment Banking at Laurentian Bank Securities.  Patrick has provided corporate finance expertise across a broad spectrum of industries, advising numerous corporations regarding public offerings, private placements, as well as mergers and acquisitions.  Mr. Langlois, based in Toronto, joins Prophecy on a full time basis and holds an M.B.A. from Université de Sherbrooke, as well as a CFA designation and membership in the CFA Institute.  Mr. Langlois has been granted 300,000 options at $0.77 per share with a 2 year vesting schedule for a period of five years, subject to regulatory approval.

Mr. Li is a Certified General Accountant (B.C.) and has a B.Com (Hons) from Laurentian University.  For 13 years, Joseph was a Senior Auditor with the B.C. Ministry of Finance, a position which allowed him to gain valuable insight into how diverse businesses and organizations of all sizes are operated.  Mr. Li has been the General Manager and Corporate Secretary of Prophecy Coal Corp. since January, 2011, and oversaw the successful spinoff of Prophecy Platinum Corp.

About Prophecy Coal

Prophecy Coal Corp. is a Canadian listed company engaged in developing energy projects in Mongolia. The company has over 1.4 billion tonnes of surface minable thermal coal resources on two coal properties in Mongolia. Prophecy Coal's Ulaan Ovoo coal mine is in production and Chandgana mine mouth power plant is currently being permitted. Prophecy Coal is the controlling shareholder of Prophecy Platinum Corp (TSX-V: NKL). Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Further information on Prophecy Coal can be found at www.prophecycoal.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of Prophecy Coal Corp.

John Lee, CEO/Chairman

For more information about Prophecy, please contact
Chris Ackerman
Manager, Investor Relations
1-800-459-5583
[email protected]
www.prophecycoal.com

"Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.  

 Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. . Although Prophecy believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals in respect of the Transaction, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Prophecy and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

"Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any of the securities in the United States.  The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“the U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.