Announcements 2007

Substantial Shareholding

12 February 2007

The Company was informed today that as a result of recent share purchases, Lonrho Africa (Holdings) Limited now hold 31,099,900 ordinary shares of 0.15p in the Company representing 10.04% of the Company's issued share capital.

For further information, please contact:

Brinkley Mining plc
Gerard Holden, Chairman
Donald Strang, Finance Director
Bruce Stewart, Investor Relations Manager
Tel +44 (0) 207 016 5108
Fax +44 (0) 207 016 5101

Beaumont Cornish Limited
Michael Cornish, Director
Tel +44 (0) 20 7628 3396
Fax +44 (0) 207628 3393