Manus Island Drilling Update

Triple Plate Junction Plc

("TPJ" or the "Company")

Manus Island

Further to the announcement made on 2 July 2012, TPJ confirms that it is currently awaiting from its partner, Newcrest, the drilling results from the first 4 of the 6 holes completed in respect of the initial drilling programme at the first and epithermal prospect Kisi, at the Company's Manus Island project. The results have been delayed due to unexpected large volumes being tested at the laboratory used however the Company anticipates receiving, reviewing and announcing the initial results shortly.

Drilling at the second and porphyry Arie is underway at the project and the results from both prospects are anticipated to be announced during the course of Q4 2012.

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