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Anglesey Mining plc                                     LSE:AYM

24 November 09

Independent metallurgical tests of LIM's James deposit show positive results

Anglesey Mining plc is pleased to report that its 50% owned associate company
Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited (TSX: LIM) announces that it has received
results of chemical, physical and metallurgical testing of its  James South lump
and sinter fines ore which showed excellent metallurgical characteristics that
should be attractive to steel mills.

The testing was conducted by SGA (Studien-Gesellschaft für Eisenerz-
Aufbereitung) research centre in Germany, an independent process laboratory
specializing in iron and steel process testwork.

Bill Hooley, President of LIM commented, "We are very pleased with the results
from these metallurgical tests carried out by the noted independent laboratory
SGA.  We are confident that iron ore products of this quality will find a ready
market in both Europe and the Far East".

The James deposit, which is located within a short distance of the Silver Yard
marshalling area, is largely pre-stripped and ready for mining and is the first
of four deposits in LIM's Phase One production plan due to commence in mid-2010.

James South - Lump Ore

The results of the James South lump ore sample indicate that the iron content is
high at 66.98%, while the content of non-ferrous metals, manganese, phosphorus,
sulfur, alkaline materials, titanium and vanadium are favourably low.

The high reducibility was evaluated as being superior to the typical ore grades
available on the European market.  In addition, the physical testing of the lump
ore resulted in a favourable size distribution with a low amount of fines.  The
tumbler test revealed well acceptable strength and abrasion for lump ores.

SGA concludes:  "High reducibility was evaluated for James South being superior
to other ore grades on the European market.  In summary, it can be stated that
James South ore represents a high quality lump ore grade which will be well
accepted on the European market."

James South - Sinter Fines

Three series of tests were performed to evaluate the sintering behavior of the
fines measuring above 0.3mm.  The iron content of the hematitic sample was
analyzed at 67.23% with favourably low acidic gangue contents of silicon dioxide
and aluminum oxide in addition to very low levels of manganese, titanium and
vanadium.

The portion of fines smaller than 0.3mm was only 1.7% which is expected to have
a positive effect on sinter productivity.

SGA concludes:  "In summary, it can be stated that the tested sample showed
excellent sintering behavior, clearly improving sintering productivity and
metallurgical properties of the sinters.  The high iron content and low gangue
as well as the low portion of fines determine the high quality of this ore
grade.  Such fines will be well accepted in the market."

Chemical Analysis

SGA reported the following chemical analysis for the two samples:

James Deposit       Total Fe (%)     SiO2 (%)     Al2 03 (%)      P (%)      Mn (%)
    Lump               66.98         1.81           0.17          0.02        0.09
    Sinter (+0.3mm)    67.23         1.49           0.17          0.02        0.09

Qualified Person
Information of a scientific or technical nature contained in this release has
been prepared by or under the supervision of D. William Hooley, FAusIMM, President
and Chief Operating Officer of LIM and a Qualified Person within
the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators.

About Anglesey Mining

Anglesey Mining plc is a UK based company listed on the London Stock Exchange
with a 50% interest in a 90 million ton iron ore project in Labrador, Canada,
which is under active development towards mining production in 2010. The company
also holds the Parys Mountain base metals project with a historical resource of
7.7 million tonnes at 9.3% combined copper, lead and zinc in Anglesey, UK.

For further information:
Bill Hooley, Chief Executive            +(44) 1492 541981
Ian Cuthbertson, Finance Director       +(44) 1248 361333