ABINGTON VENTURES INC.

Suite 125A – 1030 Denman St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2M6
Phone No. (604) 683-6657
Fax (604) 684-4407

TRADING SYMBOL:  ABV-V (shares)  / ABV.WT (warrants)

Date: March 6, 2006

NEWS RELEASE

DUE DILIGENCE ON WEST AFRICAN DIAMOND PROPERTY DIRECTOR CONFIRMED

After several months of work, arms-length consultants to the Company have presented Management with a report on Diamond Projects Located In Kerouane and Macenta Prefectures, Republic of Guinea, West Africa. The written report is lengthy and will require due diligence and study by Management and engineers and geologists and other consultants before a final recommendation is presented to the Board. Management is very encouraged about alluvial and kimberlite diamond prospects in the immediate area of the subject properties which is known for hosting a high quality and volume of production.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the confirmation of Mr. Barry Underhill to the position of Director of the Company. Mr. Underhill has been a licensed insurance salesman and former stockbroker. His appointment has been accepted for filing by the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company is well funded, has no debt and management continues to actively review business opportunities to increase shareholder value in Africa, Mexico and elsewhere.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ABINGTON VENTURES INC.

Per:     Walter Brenner

Walter Brenner, President

The TSX has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.