Project updates

Anglesey Mining plc (LSE:AYM)

28 March 2012

Projects Update

Parys drilling continues - now in new area

Labrador receives Houston environmental approval

Anglesey Mining plc (Anglesey) is pleased to present the following update on
project activities since the last report on 15 February 2012.

Parys Mountain

The diamond drilling programme to test the continuity of the Engine Zone
between a depth of 200 metres and surface has now been successfully completed.
The previous programme conducted in 2007 and 2008 had determined the position
of the zone between the bottom of the Morris Shaft at some 300 metres deep as
far upwards as 200 metres deep.

The first stage of this year's program involved four holes totalling
approximately 700 metres of drilling. The first two holes indicated the
continuing upward presence of the zone in reasonable widths with significant
mineralization at depths between 180 metres and 220 metres. The second two
holes at shallower depths indicated continuing presence of the zone but with
narrower widths.

As a result of this initial drilling a further short three hole programme was
completed to follow the zone through to surface. These holes also located the
zone but mineralization was fairly narrow or weakly developed.

The total program of seven holes comprised 860 metres of drilling. Samples from
all seven holes have been sent for assay and results are expected within a few
weeks.

Geologically it would appear that the Engine Zone is present in mineable widths
from the bottom of the Morris Shaft up to around 180 metres deep but is
unlikely to be easily mineable at shallower depths. The programme has therefore
successfully determined the limits of the Engine Zone, and this will now be
incorporated into development planning for possible mining in association with
the nearby White Rock Zone.

Following a review of recent geological information and the resulting
reassessment of opportunities at the Parys Mountain site, a further series of 2
or 3 holes has been planned. Drilling has commenced on the first of these holes
where the target is mineralization of Engine zone type at a depth of 240 to 300
metres. The target is located below the old open pit site below and separated
from all previous historical workings in the area about 900 metres away from
the Morris Shaft; this area could be accessed by underground drifts from the
shaft bottom.

This initial 2 to 3 hole programme is expected to be completed in around 8
weeks' time and assuming satisfactory results could be immediately extended.

Labrador Iron Mines

Today Anglesey's 26% owned associate, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited
(LIM), announced that it has received environmental approval and project
release from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for its Houston iron
ore mining project in Western Labrador. On 26 March 2012, the Minister of
Environment and Conservation informed LIM that, in accordance with the
Environmental Protection Act, the Houston 1 and 2 Deposits Mining Project is
released from further environmental assessment, subject to a number of
conditions.

LIM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Kearney commented, "Receiving
Environmental approval from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for our
Stage 2 Houston Project represents another major step in LIM's development
plans. We are pleased that our efforts in planning the proper development of
the Houston Project, recognizing the requirements of sound environmental
management and social responsibility, and addressing the regulations and
policies of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, have been acknowledged
and accepted by this release and approval".

The Houston deposits are situated in Labrador about 15 km southeast of LIM's
currently operating James Mine and Silver Yards Processing Plant and
approximately 20 km from Schefferville, Québec. The Houston deposits have a
combined measured and indicated resource of 22.1 million tonnes at an average
grade of 57.3% Fe.

This environmental release of the Houston Project will allow LIM to complete
the applications for permits and regulatory approvals required for the
construction of mine infrastructure and related facilities to enable the
commencement of development and construction at the Houston deposits planned
for summer of 2012.

Subject to permitting, it is expected that initial mine development at the
Houston deposit, including construction of a haulage road, a railway siding and
pre-stripping of the ore will commence in the summer and fall of 2012, leading
to commencement of production of ore, including in-pit dry crushing and
screening, in the second half of 2013.

Work at the Schefferville site has, as expected, been kept at a minimal level
during the winter period. The work level will increase as the winter conditions
at both Schefferville and at the port at Sept-Iles relent and activities are
expected to accelerate through April and May.

During the winter the major activities have involved ensuring that
infrastructure and operational equipment and services, and management and
support manning have been put in place so that the target level of production
of 2 million tonnes of saleable product during the current year can be readily
achieved. This work specifically includes the increase and upgrading of the
rail transportation facilities, the completion of the 2012 port agreements and
the delivery of key components of the Phase 3 processing facilities at Silver
yards and is well advanced and on schedule.

About Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited (LIM)

LIM is engaged in the production and development of its 100% owned
Schefferville Area direct shipping iron ore (DSO) properties in the Labrador
Trough of western Labrador and north-eastern Quebec. LIM commenced production
from the James Mine in June 2011, following the successful construction and
commissioning of the mine and Silver Yards processing plant earlier in the
year, and recorded its first sales of iron ore in the fall of 2011.

LIM contemplates mining in stages. The first phase of Stage 1 comprises the
James Mine and the Silver Yard processing plant which is connected by a rail
spur to the main Schefferville to Sept-Iles railway. Through a phased expansion
program, LIM plans to grow its iron ore production through the subsequent
development of adjacent deposits. Stage 2 comprises the development of the
Houston deposits which has now completed environmental assessment and is moving
to the permitting, development and construction phase.

About Anglesey Mining plc

Anglesey Mining with its LSE main board listing is primarily focused on its 26%
interest in Labrador Iron Mines (TSX:LIM). In addition to any new projects that
may be brought forward Anglesey owns 100% of Parys Mountain in North Wales with
an historical resource in excess of 7 million tonnes at over 9% combined
copper, lead and zinc.

For further information, please contact:

Bill Hooley, Chief Executive [phone];

Ian Cuthbertson, Finance Director [phone];

Samantha Harrison / Klara Kaczmarek,

Ambrian Partners Limited [phone];

Emily Fenton / Jos Simson,

Tavistock Communications [phone] / [phone].