Toronto, March 4, 2011 � Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. (TSX & ASX: OYM, OTCBB: OLYMF, and Frankfurt: OP6) (the "Company" or "Olympus").
 

Mr. David Seton is pleased to invite you to watch our latest video presentation reviewing Olympus' near completion of the new Phuoc Son Gold Plant.  
 

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Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. is a diversified gold mining company focused on production and exploration over three core properties in Vietnam and E. Malaysia. The Company acquired the Bong Mieu Gold and Phuoc Son Gold Properties in 1997 and is now operating two underground gold mines and processing ore through our plant at Bong Mieu. Annual gold production at Bong Mieu closed out at approximately 34,000 oz (December 31, 2010). Gold production is targeted to expand to 50,000 oz in 2011 upon the commissioning of the new Phuoc Son plant during the first quarter 2011.
 

In Bau E. Malaysia Olympus has recently increased its ownership at Bau from 50.05 to 75% and over the next two years the Company expects its stake to rise to 93.55% (See Olympus Press Release dated, September 30,2010). Company geologists have identified several large underground CDI anomalies at Bau and will be prioritizing its exploration efforts in the region during 2011 with 20,000 m. The Company has a NI 43- 101/JORC Resource Estimate at its three core properties (See Reserve & Resource Estimates) - www.olympuspacific.com

Corporate Social Responsibility

Olympus is a gold exploration and production company employing some 1,200 employees of which 90% are Vietnamese. The Company offers excellent wages and benefits in the safest possible work environment. The Company believes in Corporate Social Responsibility and cares about the employees and the people who live and work around its mining operations. The Company has contributed to the community in many ways; road improvements, Clean water project (supplies clean water to households) Women Wellness Programs, Agricultural Sustainability Programs, Academic Scholarships, Assistance for Minority Groups, Houses for the Poor and donations to various sport programs.

Olympus is an equal opportunity employer operating two gold mines in central Vietnam near the port city of Da Nang. The Company is a major employer, pays taxes and royalties and has invested some 40 million USD into the local economy during 2010. 
 

OLYMPUS PACIFIC MINERALS INC.

David A. Seton,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Olympus FOFI Disclaimer

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "Forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Ontario Securities Act, including statements concerning our plans at our Vietnamese mineral projects, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is the subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, failure to establish estimated resources or to convert resources to mineable reserves; the grade and recovery of ore which is mined varying from estimates; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain required governmental, environmental, or other project approvals; changes in national and local government legislation or regulations regarding environmental factors, royalties, taxation or foreign investment; political or economic instability; terrorism; inflation; changes in currency exchange rates; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; shortage of personnel with the requisite knowledge and skills to design and execute exploration and development programs; difficulties in arranging contracts for drilling and other exploration and development services; dependency on equity market financings to fund programs and maintain and develop mineral properties; risks associated with title to resource properties due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in each management discussion and analysis. In addition, forward-looking information is based on various assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management; the assumed long-term price of gold; the availability of permits and surface rights; access to financing, equipment and labour and that the political environment within Vietnam will continue to support the development of environmentally safe mining projects. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contact Information:

James W. Hamilton,
Vice-President, Investor Relations

500-10 King St., East
Toronto, ON., Canada, M5C 1C3

Office: (416) 572-2525
Toll Free: 1-888-902-5522

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