ECHO.L Regulatory News (ECHO)

20 Jun 2006 16:10

Independent Resources PLC20 June 2006 Independent Resources plc Independent Resources plc statement re press speculation The Board of Independent Resources plc (the "Company") notes the pressspeculation today in relation to interest in its Rivara underground gas storageproject in northern Italy and confirms that it has held discussions with Gaz deFrance ("GdF") in relation to GdF acquiring a minority stake in the Company'sRivara project. Discussions are continuing and a further announcement will bemade in due course if appropriate. Independent Resources plcGrayson Nash, Executive Chairman 00 39 02 3655 960Steve Staley, Managing Director 01332 865 253 07771 838 753 First City Financial Public RelationsIan Foster 07739 185050 Deloitte Corporate FinanceJonathan Hinton 020 7936 3000David Smith 020 7936 3000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange