QTR Quiktrak

RNS Number:0270J
QuikTrak Networks PLC
25 February 2005


             RESULT OF SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AND DIRECTORATE CHANGE

The Board of QuikTrak Networks plc (AIM : QTR) announces that all resolutions
put to shareholders at today's extraordinary general meeting were approved.
Accordingly, the Company's name has been changed to Tarquin Resources plc and
application will be made to AIM to change the company's ticker to TQN. This will
take effect from Monday 28 February 2005.

In view of the change in the Company's business, Mr John Scott has decided to
retire from the board with immediate effect and the directors are very pleased
to announce the appointment of Mr Roger Shakesby to the board as technical
director, also with immediate effect. Mr Kyriakou said "I would like to thank
John very much for the enormous contribution he has made to the Company over the
past 2 1/2 years. At the same time, I welcome Roger and I am delighted to have
secured his services given his significant experience in the resources sector".

Mr Shakesby (aged  65 ) holds a BSc in Geology and Geography from Durham
University and began his career as a geologist working in Australia and the
Philippines. In 1971 he joined Gold Fields, where he was involved and eventually
managed the exploration programme for Australia, Philippines, Indonesia and
Papua New Guinea. In 1982 he was appointed the general manager for Exploration
for Renison Goldfields Consolidated. Under his tenure this company expanded its
portfolio with the discovery of several precious metals and base metals
deposits. In 1992 he was appointed as a member of the executive committee at
Renison Goldfields Consolidated. In 1994 he joined Walhalla Mining Company as a
technical director. Since 1998 he has been a consulting economic geologist,
working in Australia, Russia and the Philippines. Mr Shakesby is a director of
Toledo Mining Corporation plc.

Chris Kyriakou

Chairman


For further information contact:

Annie Richards                                       QuikTrak Networks plc
Tel: +44 20 7332 2070
Hugh Oram                                            Nabarro Wells & Co Ltd
Tel: +44 20 7710 7400


25 February 2005

                                    Appendix

                     Further information on Roger Shakesby


Current                                           Past

Directorships                                     Directorships
Shakesby Investments Pty Ltd                      QuikTrak Networks Ltd
Toledo Mining Corporation plc                     Walhalla Mining Company Ltd



There are no other matters to be disclosed under paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 to
the AIM rules.


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