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   Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company") 
 
   28 November 2013 
 
   Moma Mine: WCP A Resumes Operations 
 
   Kenmare announces that Wet Concentrator Plant A (WCP A) has returned to 
full production capability following successful completion of repairs to 
machinery which had sustained fire damage. 
 
   Repair works on one of the two trommels was successfully completed as 
planned, and WCP A resumed production of Heavy Mineral Concentrate 
(HMC).  Ore from both dredges is being fed through the repaired trommel. 
As WCP A can operate at capacity using only one trommel, the completion 
of this repair has allowed a rapid return to full operating capacity. 
Having closely reviewed the operation of the trommel, we are satisfied 
that the repairs have been completed successfully.  Strong production 
levels from WCP A since re-commissioning, have rebuilt the HMC stockpile 
to 60,000 tonnes. 
 
   Repair works on the second trommel are well advanced and scheduled to be 
complete on 30 November, in line with previous guidance. 
 
   Whilst the trommels section repair works were underway, the Mineral 
Separation Plant continued to process HMC from Wet Concentrator Plant B 
(WCP B) and from a large stockpile of HMC that was produced prior to the 
incident.  During this period, maintenance works on WCP A and the 
dredges in Mining Pond A that had been scheduled for 2014 were also 
accelerated and have now been completed. 
 
   The fire occurred following completion of routine welding repairs.  A 
review of hot works and safety procedures and how they were applied has 
been conducted and lessons learned from the incident have been 
incorporated into Kenmare's procedures.  No injuries were suffered as a 
result of the incident. 
 
   As previously reported in the Interim Management Statement, the Moma 
Mine has been subject to a number of unplanned power outages, rather 
than power dips as previously experienced.  These power interruptions, 
which have continued to occur, impact production.  The Mozambican 
Government is aware of the difficulties caused by the outages and is 
working proactively with Electricidade de Moçambique (EdM) to 
develop and implement solutions as a matter of priority.  Kenmare 
continues to work closely with EdM to rectify these issues and continues 
to take actions to minimise the impact on production during this 
important quarter as expansion ramp up proceeds. 
 
   For further information, please contact: 
 
   Kenmare Resources plc 
 
   Michael Carvill, Managing Director 
 
   Tel: +353 1 671 0411 
 
   Mob: + 353 87 674 0110 
 
   Tony McCluskey, Financial Director 
 
   Tel: +353 1 671 0411 
 
   Mob: + 353 87 674 0346 
 
   Virginia Skroski, Investor Relations Manager 
 
   Tel: +353 1 671 0411 
 
   Mob: + 353 87 739 1103 
 
   Jacob Deysel, Operations Director 
 
   Tel: +353 1 671 0411 
 
   Mob: + 353 87 613 9609 
 
   Murray Consultants 
 
   Joe Heron 
 
   Tel: +353 1 498 0300 
 
   Mob: +353 87 690 9735 
 
   Tavistock Communications 
 
   Jos Simson / Mike Bartlett 
 
   Tel: +44 207 920 3150 
 
   Mob: +44 7753 949 108 
 
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   The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely 
responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information 
contained therein. 
 
   Source: Kenmare Resources via Globenewswire 
 
   HUG#1746316 
 
 
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