Chief Executive Update

9 May 2007 07:02

Melrose Resources PLC09 May 2007 Immediate Release 9 May 2007 MELROSE RESOURCES PLC New Chief Executive Melrose Resources plc (LSE: MRS) ("Melrose"), announces that, further to theannouncement dated 2 May regarding the appointment of Mr David Howard Thomas asits new Chief Executive, Mr Thomas is now expected to assume the position on 4June 2007. Mr Thomas is currently a director of Centurion Energy International Inc. Melrosehas no information to disclose in respect of the appointment of Mr Thomas withregard to the requirement of Listing Rule 9.6.13. For further information please contact: Melrose Resources plc 0131 221 3360Robert Adair, Executive ChairmanMunro Sutherland, Finance Director Buchanan Communications 0207 466 5000Ben WilleyNick Melson or visit www.melroseresources.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange