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RNS Number : 2961O 
ATH Resources plc 
28 June 2010 
 

 
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| Press Release                 |                  28 June 2010 | 
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                                ATH Resources plc 
                        ("ATH Resources" or the "Group") 
 
     Planning approval received for proposed new Netherton mine in Ayrshire 
 
ATH Resources plc (AIM:ATH), one of the UK's largest coal producers, is pleased 
to announce that its application to mine up to 4.0 million tonnes of coal 
reserves and resources from its proposed Netherton mine has been approved by the 
local planning authority in East Ayrshire.  Following the completion of normal 
planning formalities, it is anticipated that coal production will commence in 
the fourth quarter of 2010, which is in line with analysts' expectations.  It is 
expected that the Netherton mine will continue to produce coal for a period of 
six years. 
 
Tom Allchurch, Chief Executive of ATH Resources, said: "This planning approval 
ensures not only the long-term continuation of the Group's coal production but 
also generates further employment in East Ayrshire, where we have been a major 
employer for twelve years now.  Netherton, which will employ 110 people, is an 
important cornerstone in the future of our business and the local economy and we 
are extremely pleased to secure this important planning approval." 
 
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For further information: 
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| ATH Resources plc                  |                          | 
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| Tom Allchurch, Chief Executive     |    Tel: +44 (0) 1302 760 | 
|                                    |                      462 | 
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| tom.allchurch@ath.co.uk            |            www.ath.co.uk | 
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| Seymour Pierce Ltd                 |                          | 
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| John Cowie                         |     Tel: +44 (0) 207 107 | 
|                                    |                     8000 | 
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|                                    |    www.seymourpierce.com | 
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Media enquiries: 
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| Abchurch                           |                          | 
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| Sarah Hollins / Mark Dixon         |     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 | 
|                                    |                     7729 | 
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| mark.dixon@abchurch-group.com      |   www.abchurch-group.com | 
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Notes to Editors 
ATH Resources was listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in June 
2004 and operates five surface coal mines in Scotland; Skares Road, Grievehill 
and Laigh Glenmuir in East Ayrshire, Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway and 
Muir Dean in Fife.  The Group is currently the third largest producer of coal in 
the UK producing approximately 2 million tonnes per annum.  Coal is used to 
generate around a third of the UK's electricity and the Group now holds coal 
supply contracts with four of the UK's main electricity generating companies. 
In June 2005, having raised GBP18 million by way of an Open Offer, the Group 
acquired two new opencast sites, Grievehill and Glenmuckloch in Scotland.  The 
acquisition increased the Group's reserve base by 160%. 
In May 2006, the Group acquired ATH Regeneration a successful coal recovery, 
land remediation and regeneration business with a particular focus on colliery 
spoil heap reclamation projects.  The acquisition, which was earnings enhancing, 
allowed ATH Resources to build on its skills as a regenerator of land, whilst 
developing strong relationships with key English planning authorities.  The 
company has been successfully integrated into the Group.  The operational 
diversification that the acquisition brings to the Group will be a significant 
driver of ATH's organic growth going forward both in the UK and overseas and the 
business is actively pursuing a number of projects in Australia. 
For the 53 week period ended 4 October 2009, the Group achieved turnover of 
GBP77.5 million and generated an operating profit of GBP8.6 million. 
Further information on ATH Resources can be found at www.ath.co.uk 
 
 
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