Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada: Halt, Waratah Coal Inc

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 5, 2008) - The following issue(s) have been halted on the TSXV today:

Company/Compagnie:                Waratah Coal Inc
TSX V Symbol/Symbole:             WCI
Reason/Motif:                     Request of company pending news
Halt Time (ET)/Heure de l'Arret:  9:11:00 EDT

(x) Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt or resume. Information is limited to general enquiries only.