Providence Resources P.l.c. ("Providence&q...

Providence was notified on Friday, 9 June 2006, that Mr. Lex  Gamble,
a director of the Company, completed the purchase of 1,000,000 shares
in Providence at a price of ¤0.077 on Thursday, June 8 2006.

Following this purchase, Mr. Gamble's total holding increased to
7,500,000 Ordinary Shares in the Company representing approximately
0.37% of the issued ordinary share capital.



For further information please contact;


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| Michael Graham    |
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| Company Secretary |
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| [phone]   |
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