Director Shareholding

1 Nov 2005 07:48

Metals Exploration PLC01 November 2005 Metals Exploration plc Director's Dealings 1 November 2005 In accordance with Rule 17 of the AIM rules in respect of directors' dealings,the following information falls to be disclosed: Director: Gary Powell The Company was informed of the purchase: 31 October 2005 Number of shares purchased: 1,000,000 ordinary shares of 1 pence each Percentage of issued class: 2.12% Number of shares held immediately after such purchase: 1,000,000 Total percentage holding of issued class after such purchase: 2.12% Price of ordinary shares of 1 pence each purchased: 12.5 pence Date of purchase: 31 October 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