MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Sept. 29, 2011) - Exploration Orbite V.S.P.A. Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ORT.A) ("Orbite") is pleased to confirm that both its high purity and smelter grade alumina projects are progressing diligently according to the original established timeline. In order to maintain its hedge, Orbite has thus filed a new provisional patent application as well as issued a call for tender related to the NI 43-101 Feasibility Study regarding its smelter-grade alumina plant (SGA) project.

New Patent Application

The patent application in the United States (U.S. 61/535.435), enables Orbite to protect the industrial embodiment of its unique and efficient recovery of the chemical reagents, as well as the commercial of alumina, high purity oxides including hematite, silicon, magnesium and rare earth, as well as other valuable oxides. "This new patent protects Orbite's innovative technology, both in terms of efficiency and profitability, as compared to current methods used for the production of SGA," added David St-Martin B.Sc., M.Sc. (Chemistry), a patent agent with Bereskin Parr LLP/S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.

Feasability Study

A call for tender related to the NI 43-101 Feasibility Study related to the SGA plant is aimed at assessing all facets of the industrialization of the plant. The Study entails in depth analysis of the entire process from mining operations to production, including financial and environmental considerations. Well respected firms, qualified to undertake major projects, were invited to submit proposal. The goal remains to complete the Study by the first half of 2012.

"Orbite continues to deliver on time and in a step wise approach. The team is committed and focused in the realization of its high purity and smelter grade alumina projects. said Mr. Richard Boudreault, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.