Substantial Shareholding

17 Nov 2006 07:00

Hardman Resources Limited17 November 2006 STOCK EXCHANGE / MEDIA RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 17 November 2006 AUSTRALIAN CONTACT: Peter Thomas Hardman Resources Ltd +61 8 9261 7600 LONDON CONTACT: Patrick Handley Brunswick Group +44 207 404 5959 RE: NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDING Hardman Resources Ltd was notified on 17 November 2006 that JPMorgan Chase & Co.and its affiliates hold 36,745,225 ordinary shares in the Company, representing5.05%. Peter ThomasChief Financial Officer This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange