Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) confirms that the Company has no exposure to asset-backed commercial paper.

Stornoway Diamond Corporation is one of Canada's leading diamond exploration and development companies, involved in the discovery of over 150 kimberlites in six 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.

On behalf of the Board
STORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATION
/s/ “Eira Thomas”
Eira Thomas
Chief Executive Officer

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