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Trading update for the FY2011 Polyus Gold, (LSE - PLGL, OTC (US) - PLZLY), the leading gold producer in Russia and one of the major producers of gold in Kazakhstan, today releases its preliminary operating results for the year 2011. Highlights · 2011 production target met: total refined gold production increased by 8% year-on-year to 1,497 thousand ounces (2010: 1,381 thousand ounces) · Fourth consecutive year of increased production · Blagodatnoye mine operated at the designed efficiency (85% recovery rate) and exceeded throughput capacity · Verninskoye mine was commissioned on time (December 2011) · Ongoing modifications to Mill-2,3 at Olimpiada resulted in higher recovery · Natalka mine development on track: procurement started (mills and plant equipment under way), camp construction to be completed by March 2012. Commissioning of the mine is expected in December 2013 · EBITDA significantly increased to approximately US$1.04-1.06 billion (2010: US$717 million)

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The Rank Group Plc The Rank Group Plc ("Rank") notes the recent speculation concerning Gala Casinos. Rank confirms that it is in discussions with Gala Coral Group ("Gala") about a potential acquisition of Gala's casino business. The terms of any such acquisition have not yet been finalised and there is no certainty that any transaction will occur. A further announcement will be made in due course.

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NORSEMAN GOLD PLC ('Norseman Gold' or 'the Company') Trading Halt on ASX Norseman Gold, the AIM-listed and ASX-listed Australian gold production and exploration company announces that it has today requested and been granted a trading halt from its shares on the Australian Stock Exchange pending an announcement with respect to its operations and corporate restructuring at Central Norseman Gold Company Ltd. The Company's shares have not been suspended from trading on AIM. As announced on 22 December 2011, the Company is in discussions with a potential strategic partner looking to take an active role in the development of Norseman Gold. The potential partner has experience in operating at Norseman, and therefore understands the mines, the ore bodies and their potential. The Company anticipates making a further announcement by 1 February 2012.

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A copy of Dr. Dusseault's extensive resume and qualifications is available on the Company's website at www.globalenergyplc.com. Steve Voss, Managing Director, commented: "We are looking forward to utilize the expertise of an industry CHOPS specialist such as Maurice Dusseault as we refine the equipment specifications to successfully apply CHOPS in the Torcaz #5 well. Dr. Dusseault will also be providing a set of recommendations for our future development wells within the Torcaz field."

GLOBAL ENGAGES THIRD-PARTY EXPERT IN CHOPS TECHNOLOGY Global Energy Development PLC, the Latin America focused petroleum exploitation, development and production company (AIM: GED) with operations in Colombia and Peru, is pleased to announce it has engaged the services of a third-party specialist with world class expertise in cold heavy oil production with sand ("CHOPS") technology. The Company engaged Maurice B Dusseault Consulting Inc., a corporation represented by Maurice B Dusseault, PhD, PEng, located in Canada, to assist the Company in reviewing the Torcaz field technical information, preparing an equipment specification and documenting operational procedures for CHOPS in the Torcaz #5 well.

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Russell Clements, CEO, commented: "We start 2012 against a backdrop of increased economic uncertainty. Whiledemand is lower than in the prior year, it is also undoubtedly the case that overall, market conditions remain in far better shape than those we saw in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. It is also true that just as sentiment can deteriorate very quickly, it can also move in a positive direction equally rapidly. "Whatever 2012 has in store for us, we remain confident that we will make the best of it. Our seasoned management team has seen all market scenarios and has become increasingly adept in recent years at driving the best available result in uncertain circumstances. We will manage the business prudently but we will not lose sight of the great medium term prospects for our business and where appropriate we will invest to ensure that the Group's future lives up to its potential."

Operational Highlights · A strong performance given the changing market sentiment during the year; · Non-UK&I share of gross profit increased significantly to 63% (2010: 59%), with the trend expected to continue as the Group becomes ever more international; · New offices opened in Doha, Antwerp, Sao Paulo, Zurich, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Chicago, Boston and Moscow, bringing the Group total to sixty offices in seventeen countries; · Permanent placements increased by 13.5% to 7,434 (2010: 6,551), with average fees growing strongly; · Number of active contractors at year end increased by 7.6% to 4,692 (2010: 4,359), with average gross profit per day rates remaining strong; · Contract versus Permanent mix of gross profit 48%:52% in favour of Contract (2010: 51%:49%); · Continued sector diversification, with non-ICT(1) disciplines now representing 40% of total gross profit (2010: 38%); · 78% of gross profit now derived from outside of the UK ICT market (2010: 76%); · Total Group headcount at year end increased by 22.0% to 2,272 (2010: 1,863); · Year end net cash and term investments of £55.6m (2010: £55.2m) reflecting continued strong cash generation;

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30 January 2012 - Highland Gold Mining Limited ("Highland Gold", or the "Company") announces its trading update for the half year ended 31 December 2011. HIGHLIGHTS · Group wide production for the year to 31 December 2011 was 184,102 oz of gold and gold equivalents from Mnogovershinnoye (MNV), Novoshirokinskoye (Novo) (48.3%) and Belaya Gora · Ownership in Novo increased to 96.6% following positive conclusion of transaction with Kazzinc · Construction of the second phase stand-alone processing facility at Belaya Gora commenced following approval by State authorities · JORC compliant audit increased stated MNV proven and probable reserves by 190% · Total JORC compliant resource base (stated at 31 December 2010) increased by 1.84 Moz to 9.71 Moz after initial resource audit at Unkurtash project. An additional 1 Moz of resource is expected to be added in Q1 2012 following the conclusion of the ongoing audit at the 3rd prospect (Sarytube) · Lyubov project prefeasibility study submitted to Russian regulatory authorities · Positive exploration drilling results improve the resource potential at Blagodatnoye · An interim dividend payment of 5.0 pence per share made at the end of Q3 2011 · Group had a cash and cash equivalent position of US$ 127.5 million at 31 December 2011 · Production for the year to 31 December 2012 (MNV, Novo and Belaya Gora) is forecast to be in the range of 200,000 - 215,000 oz of gold and gold equivalents

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Aegis Group plc Isobar Acquires Digital Agency The Upper Storey bolstering Singapore operation Aegis Group plc ("Aegis"), the world's leading, focused media and digital communications group, today announces that it has acquired a minority share in The Upper Storey Pte Ltd ("TUS"), an award-winning digital creative agency based in Singapore. TUS will become part of Isobar in Asia Pacific and will be rebranded as TUS Isobar. TUS's gross assets as of 31 October 2011 were £0.5m (S$0.9m). Founded in Singapore in 2001, The Upper Storey is one of a new breed of digitally savvy agencies with through-the-line thinking. The agency specialises in engaging consumers through innovative digital campaigns, programs and platforms. TUS has three divisions: The Upper Storey - strategy and creative focused digital marketing, Mofuro - motion graphics, 3D and experience design production, and Studio TUS - the group's production and technology hub. Their clients include Microsoft, American Express, Intel, Daimler, Dell, Draeger, UOB, Mediacorp, NOL and Como Hotels and Resorts.

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Executive Chairman, Bob McBean, commented: "This transaction is a classic win situation for both parties involved as it goes a long way toward allowing Wentworth and Cove Energy to meet their own distinct corporate objectives. I would like to thank the management of Cove Energy for the cooperation and diligence shown throughout the process. We look forward to providing further updates."