Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Announces Investment Opinion: Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Initiates Coverage of PDG Environmental, Inc. with a Market Outperform Rating.

Analyst Sets 12 Month Target Price of $2.00

NEW YORK -- Rodman & Renshaw, LLC initiated research coverage of PDG Environmental, Inc. (OTCBB: PDGE) with a Market Outperform Rating and a 12-month price target $2.00. Joe Giamichael, Senior Industrial Services Analyst, issued the report.

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None of the research analysts or the research analyst's household has a financial interest in the securities of PDG Environmental, Inc. (including, without limitation, any option, right, warrant, future, long or short position).

As of October 31, 2006, neither Rodman & Renshaw, LLC nor its affiliates beneficially own 1% or more of any class of common equity securities of PDG Environmental, Inc.

Neither the research analyst nor Rodman & Renshaw, LLC has any material conflict of interest with PDG Environmental, Inc., of which the research analyst knows or has reason to know at the time of publication of this research report.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC or its affiliates did receive compensation from PDG Environmental, Inc. for investment banking services within the last twelve months and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC intends to seek compensation from PDG Environmental, Inc. for investment banking services within three months, following publication of the research report.

Neither the research analyst nor any member of the research analyst's household nor Rodman & Renshaw, LLC serves as an officer, director or advisory board member of PDG Environmental, Inc.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC does make a market in PDG Environmental, Inc. securities as of the date of this research report.

The above information is not intended to be used as a primary basis of investment decisions. It is not a representation by Rodman & Renshaw, LLC or an offer or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Before investing in PDG Environmental, Inc., you should carefully consider your risk tolerance and financial objectives.