Altyngold Regulatory News (ALTN)

2 Nov 2011 17:20

Hambledon Mining Plc ("Hambledon" or "the Company")

2nd November 2011

Hambledon announces that it has temporarily suspended operations at its mineral process plant whilst a leak in tailings dam 3 is repaired. It is anticipated that the plant could resume operations on 7 November 2011. All relevant authorities have been appraised of the situation and are being kept fully informed. The Company believes that as a result, production for November 2011 will be reduced by approximately 500 oz.

A further announcement will be made as soon as further material information becomes available.

Enquiries:

Hambledon Mining:Telephone +44 (0)20 7233 1462Charles Zorab

Fairfax I.S. PLC:Telephone +44 (0)207 598 5368Nominated Adviser and BrokerEwan Leggat/Katy Birkin

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