News Release

Rockwell Diamonds Inc. To Trade On Toronto Stock Exchange

February 20, 2008

Rockwell Diamonds Inc. (the "Company") – An application has been granted for the original listing in the Mining category of 421,647,808 common shares of the Company, of which 223,620,854 common shares are issued and outstanding, and 198,026,954 common shares are reserved for issuance.

The common shares of the Company will be listed and posted for trading at the opening on Friday, February 22, 2008.

The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 501 of the TSX Company Manual.

Common Shares:
Stock Symbol: "RDI"
CUSIP: 77434W 10 3
Trading Currency: CDN

Designated Market Maker: Research Capital Corporation

Other Markets: The common shares of the Company have been listed on TSX Venture Exchange since October 11, 1990 under the Symbol: RDI, on the OTC Bulletin Board since December 10, 2003 under the Symbol: RDIAF, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since November 30, 2007 under the Symbol: RDI. The common shares will be delisted from TSX Venture Exchange on February 22, 2008, upon commencement of trading on TSX.

Head Office Address: Suite 1020
800 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 2V6

Website: www.rockwelldiamonds.com

Email: info@hdgold.com

Head Office Telephone Number: (604) 684-6365

Fax Number: (604) 684-8092

Toll Free Number: 1-800-667-2114

Investors Relations: Scott Cousens
Tel: (604) 684-6365
Email: scottc@hdgold.com

Shawn Wallace
Tel: (604) 684-6365
Email: shawnw@hdgold.com

Susie Bell
Tel: (604) 684-6365
Email: SusieBell@hdgold.com

Chief Financial Officer: Dominique de la Roche

Corporate Secretary: Trevor Thomas

Incorporation: The Company was incorporated under the Company Act (British Columbia) on November 10, 1988 under the name "Annabel Gold Mines Inc.". The Company changed its name to "Carissa Mining Corporation" on January 24, 1994. On October 26, 1995, the Company changed its name to "Rockwell Ventures Inc." and on May 16, 2007, the Company changed its name to “Rockwell Diamonds Inc.”.

Fiscal Year End: May 31

Nature of Business: The Company has interests in four alluvial diamond projects in South Africa and another project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Transfer Agent & Registrar: Computershare Investor Services Inc. at its principal offices in Vancouver and Toronto.

Dividends: The Company has not paid any dividends or made any distributions since incorporation. The Company does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.