American Petro-Hunter Updates Drilling at Brinkman Project Oil Well

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jul 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the
"Company") today wishes to update the progress of drilling at the #1 Lee
18AB well on the Brinkman Project in Clark County, Kansas.

The well has passed the 1,100 foot depth and is drilling ahead towards the
total depth (T.D.) target of 5,400 feet. The exploratory oil well is
anticipated to reach T.D. on August 5th. The Company has posted photos of
the drilling operations at Brinkman that can be viewed on the projects
page at
http://www.americanpetrohunterinc.com/projects/kansas-brinkman.aspx

About the Brinkman Project:

Brinkman is located 20 miles south of Dodge City totaling 1,760 acres
straddling the Clark-Meade County line. The project is next to historic
oil production primarily from Marmaton Limestone with secondary
objectives in the Morrow Sand. Over 49,000 barrels has been produced from
a seismic anomaly to the northeast of the #1 Lee 18AB drilling location
as well as from Langdon Sands in the area that has produced cumulative
gas production in excess of 1 BCF. The target is a structure in the
Marmaton delineated by 3D seismic having potential to contain both light
oil and natural gas. Brinkman is a potential multi-well program.
Engineering estimates for a successful, commercially viable well that
could deliver between 40 and 100 barrels per day along with associated
natural gas. The full development of the field could produce between 300
and 400 BOPD of light oil. There is excellent transportation and support
infrastructure in the area.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is
defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this
press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans,
expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking
statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results
of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated future
production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any
forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include,
among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum
exploration and development stage exploration companies. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release,
and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or
to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the
beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press
release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs,
plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors
should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also
refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on
Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form
10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
American Petro-Hunter, Inc.
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Robert McIntosh
President & C.E.O.

To find out more about American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH),
visit our website at www.americanpetrohunter.com

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