AQP.L Regulatory News (AQP)

26 Mar 2009 10:54

AQURIUS PLATINUM LIMITED

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26 March 2009

Aquarius Platinum Limited Possible Recommended All-Share Offer for Ridge Mining plc (the "Possible Offer")

Clarification

For the purposes of clarification, further to this morning's announcements regarding the Possible Offer, Aquarius Platinum confirms that an irrevocable undertaking has not been received from Gold Mountains (H.K.) International Mining Company Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.).

For further information please visit www.aquariusplatinum.com or contact:

Aquarius Platinum In the UK & South Africa Nick Bias Tel: +41 (0)79 888 1642 In Australia: Willi Boehm Tel: +61 (0)8 9367 5211

This announcement is not for distribution, directly or indirectly in or into the United States (including its territories and dependencies, any State of the United States and the District of Columbia), Canada or Japan. This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities mentioned herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.

REGISTERED OFFICE

Aquarius Platinum Limited - Clarendon House - 2 Church Street - Hamilton HMCX Bermuda

Email: info@aquariusplatinum.com

Telephone: +61 8 9367 5211