Trans Hex International Ltd. (CDNX-THI) is pleased to announce that effective at the opening August 4, 2000, the common shares of the Company will commence trading on the Canadian Venture Exchange (the "CDNX") under the trading symbol "THI". The Company will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange until August 31, 2000.

The CDNX has issued a bulletin to members of the Exchange advising of the foregoing. Trans Hex International has 14,597,656 common shares issued and outstanding, including a public float of 3,751,769 common shares.

Trans Hex International is an international diamond exploration company with interests in exploration projects and joint ventures in Brazil, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The principal shareholder of the Company is Trans Hex Group Limited, a South African producer of high quality gem diamonds, with well established independent diamond marketing facilities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
D.M. (Niel) Hoogenhout - Chairman and C.E.O. Tel. +1.416.363-5440 Fax. +1.416.363-6506 E-Mail nhoogenhout@transhex.com

Peter D. Danchin - Chief Operating Officer Tel. +27.21.939-1105 Fax. +27.21.939-0711 E-Mail PeterD@transhex.co.za

Peter W.A. Walker - Vice President, Exploration Tel. +27.21.939-1105 Fax. +27.21.939-0711 E-Mail PeterW@transhex.co.za

Stephen Woodhead - Chief Financial Officer Tel. +1.416.363-5440 Fax. +1.416.363-6506 E-Mail swoodhead@transhex.com