Romarco Trading Halt Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/04/07 -- ROMARCO MINERALS INC. (TSX VENTURE: R) announces that the trading halt of its common shares was imposed by the TSX Venture Exchange on April 26, 2007. Romarco confirms that it is in final negotiations on a business acquisition. There can be no assurance that such negotiations will result in the announcement or consummation of a transaction. ON BEHALF OF ROMARCO MINERALS INC. Diane R. Garrett, President and C.E.O. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management. Contacts: Romarco Minerals Inc. Diane Garrett President and C.E.O. (830) 634-7489 Email: dgarrett@romarco.com Romarco Minerals Inc. Mr. Ralf Langner C.F.O. (604) 688-9271 (604) 688-9274 (FAX) Email: rlangner@romarco.com Website: www.romarco.com