Trading Halt

21 Aug 2012 08:29

21 August 2012 Red Emperor Resources NL ("Red Emperor" or the "Company") Trading Halt

Red Emperor Emperor Resources NL has requested a temporary suspension of trading in its shares on AIM pending an announcement in relation to a drilling update on the Shabeel North well.

Red Emperor's shares are currently in a trading halt on the ASX.

A further announcement will be made as soon as practicable.

For further information please visit www.redemperorresources.com or contact:

Red EmperorGreg Bandy +61 8 9225 2826Rebecca Sandford +44 20 7025 7040

Fox-Davies Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) Susan Walker +44 20 3463 5000 Daniel Fox-Davies / Richard Hail +44 20 3463 5000

Old Park Lane Capital plc (Joint Broker)Luca Tenuta / Michael Parnes +44 20 7493 8188Tavistock CommunicationsEd Portman +44 20 7920 3150