RENO, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 30, 2008 -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NasdaqCM:ALTI - News) announces that it will hold a conference call to discuss financial results for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2008. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 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 719.325.4878. Please dial in to the conference five minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. Ask the operator for the Altair Nanotechnologies call.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available at 2:00 p.m. EDT until Midnight EDT, Wednesday, August 13, 2008. It can be accessed by dialing 719.457.0820 and entering conference number 5992401.

Additionally, the conference call and replay are available online, and can be accessed by visiting Altair Nanotechnologies' web site, www.altairnano.com.

ABOUT ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC.

Altairnano is an innovator and supplier of advanced novel, ceramic nanomaterials. A seasoned management team complements Altairnano's leading edge scientists, with substantial experience in commercializing innovative, disruptive technologies. The company as developed nanomaterials for the alternative energy, life sciences and performance materials markets based on its proprietary manufacturing process. This process also provides the foundation for its innovative AHP pigment process. For more information visit: www.altairnano.com.

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     Institutional Investors:
     C. Robert Pedraza
     Vice President, Corporate Strategy
     Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.
     775.856.2500
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     Individual Investors:
     Marty Tullio
     Managing Member
     McCloud Communications, LLC
     949.553.9748
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