Unofficial Industrial Action at Moma (5013F)

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RNS Number : 5013F

Kenmare Resources PLC

27 April 2011

Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company")

27(th) April, 2011

Unofficial Industrial Action at Moma Mine

Kenmare Resources plc. reports that unofficial industrial action has commenced at its Moma Titanium Minerals Mine ("the Mine") in Mozambique. Annual wage negotiations between Kenmare and the employees' union had been progressing when an unofficial strike was called by a group of employees. Production has been temporarily suspended at the Mine. Kenmare, employee representatives and officials from the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Labour are now working towards an early resolution of the issues.

The Company will continue to keep the market informed of developments.

For further information, please contact:

Kenmare Resources plc.

Michael Carvill, Managing Director Tony McCluskey, Financial Director

Tel: +353 1 671 0411 Tel: +353 1 671 0411

Mob: + 353 87 674 0110 Mob: + 353 87 674 0346

Jacob Deysel, Operations Director

Tel: +353 1 671 0411

Mob: + 353 87 613 9609

Murray Consultants

Jim Milton

Tel: +353 1 498 0300