Announcements 2007

Substantial Shareholdings

23 March 2007

The Company was informed on 22 March 2007 that as a result of recent share purchases, RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd now hold 35,011,400 ordinary shares of 0.15p in the Company representing 11.30% 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
Tel +44 (0) 207 016 5108 Fax +44 (0) 207 016 5101

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