Change of Accounting Ref Date

6 Oct 2005 07:00

Metals Exploration PLC06 October 2005 Metals Exploration plc (the "Company") Change Of Accounting Reference Date 6 October 2005 The Company announces the change of its accounting reference date from 30 Aprilto 30 September. The change was approved by the directors of the Company on 8March 2005. The Company announced on 30 June 2005 its interim results for the six monthperiod ended 31 March 2005. Enquiries: Steven Smith - Chairman +44 (0) 7797 721 858Jonathan Anderson - Investor Relations +44 (0) 7950 410 680 or + 63 (0) 916 226 7575Philip Haydn-Slater - W.H. Ireland Limited +44 (0) 20 7220 1666 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange