/ CORRECTION - Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Year End Financial Results Conference Call

In the news release, "Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Year End Financial Results Conference Call," issued earlier today by Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), we are advised by the company that the conference number listed in the second paragraph should be "7115926" rather than "6684307" as originally issued. Also, the first link in the third paragraph should be "http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00002E3B" rather than "http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00002AC4" as originally issued. Complete corrected text follows.

Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Year End Financial Results Conference Call

RENO, NV -- 03/03/2006 -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss financial results for its fourth quarter and year end. The call will be held Friday, March 10, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Shareholders and members of the investment community are invited to participate in the conference call.

The conference call dial-in number for both U.S. and international callers is 973-935-2981. Please dial in to the conference five minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. An audio replay of the conference call will be available from March 10 through March 17, 2006, and can be accessed by dialing 973-341-3080 and entering conference number 7115926.

Additionally, the conference call is being webcast by ViaVid Communications and can be accessed by visiting http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00002E3B or Altair's web site, www.altairnano.com.

ABOUT ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC.

Altairnano is an innovator and supplier of advanced ceramic nanomaterials. With a skilled team of scientists in its 100,000 square foot facility who, coupled in collaborative ventures with industry partners and leading academic centers, have developed a unique portfolio of intellectual property and novel products. These researchers are complemented by a seasoned management team with substantial experience in commercializing innovative, disruptive technologies.

Altairnano focuses on nanotechnology applications to enable new high-growth markets. In alternative energy Altairnano is pioneering new battery materials and systems. The company is applying nanotechnology to the development of drug candidates for humans and companion animals, coatings materials for implants, and materials for dental applications. Its high performance nanomaterials have applications in paints, coatings, and the treatment of water and air. The Altairnano Hydrochloride Pigment process, the first new patented pigment process in 50 years, is an environmentally friendly method for manufacturing white pigment used in paints, paper and plastic. For additional information visit www.altairnano.com.

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