11 Jan 2013 09:22
Holdings in Company
Dublin, 11 January, 2013 - Minco plc (AIM-"MIO") (the "Company"), reports that it has been notified on January 9 by Thomas & Philomena O'Gorman, a significant shareholder of the Company, that they have acquired a direct interest in 2,500,000 Ordinary Shares of Minco plc and currently hold 17,500,000 shares of the Company, representing approximately 5% of Minco's issued and outstanding shares.
About Minco
Minco Plc, registered in the Republic of Ireland and listed on the AIM Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("MIO"), is an exploration and development company, currently engaged in zinc-lead exploration in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada and with investments in zinc‐silver projects in Mexico through holding 30 million shares (~29%) in Xtierra Inc. listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV-"XAG"). Minco holds 15.4 million shares (~10%) in Buchans Minerals Corporation also listed on the TSXV ("BMC"). Minco also holds a 2% NSR royalty on the Curraghinalt gold property in Northern Ireland which is being explored by Dalradian Resources Inc. (TSX-"DNA").
For further information, www.minco.ie or contact: | |
John Kearney: Executive Chairman
| +1 416 362 6686 |
Terence McKillen: Chief Executive
| +1 416 362 8243 |
Danesh Varma: CFO & Company Secretary
| +44 (0) 8452 606 034 |
Peter McParland: Director - Ireland | +353 (0)46 907-3709 |
John Frain/Fergal Meegan: (NOMAD) Davy
| +353 (0)1 6796363 |
Chris Rourke/Guy Wheatley: (Corporate Advisor | Broker) Beaufort International, London | +44 (0)20 7930 8222 |