ORM.L Regulatory News (ORM)

1 Sep 2005 07:00

Ormonde Mining PLC01 September 2005 1 September 2005 Ormonde Mining plc Fraser Gardiner Joins Board of Directors DUBLIN & LONDON: 1 September 2005 - Ormonde Mining plc ("Ormonde" or "theCompany") is pleased to announce the appointment of Fraser Gardiner to Ormonde'sBoard of Directors with immediate effect. Fraser, an exploration geologist by background, has previously been involved inthe exploration and project evaluation side of the mining industry in EasternEurope, Spain and North Africa, and has worked at Ormonde since February 2002.In addition to his technical role in all of Ormonde's projects, Fraser has beenclosely involved in Ormonde's fund raising activities and has over the lasteighteen months assumed responsibility for Ormonde's investor and publicrelations activities. Ormonde Chairman, Mike Donoghue commented, "I am most pleased to welcome Fraser to the Board. He brings a most desirablecombination of technical expertise, corporate awareness, sound judgement andenergy to the Board, whilst his intimate knowledge of our properties means he iswell placed to contribute immediately." Fraser Thomas Gardiner, aged 28, has held the following directorships orpartnerships in the past 5 years: Current Previous Aurum Exploration Limited Aurum Mineral Resources Limited There are no details specified by Schedule 2 (g) iii-viii of the AIM Rules andthe IEX Rules to be disclosed by Mr. Gardiner. Mr. Gardiner currently holds 600,000 share options in the Company. Enquiries to: Kerr Anderson, Managing Director, Ormonde Mining plc Tel: +353 (0)46 9073623 Simon Rothschild, Bankside Consultants Tel: +44 (0)20 7367 8871 Mobile: +44 (0)7703 167065 ENDS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Ormonde Mining is quoted on the AIM and IEX markets in London and Dublin,respectively. The Company is focused on acquiring and developing gold projectsin Spain where it has a strong local Spanish management team, supported by aBoard with extensive exploration expertise in the region and mine developmentexperience. For more information and contact details including email, please visitwww.ormondemining.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange