AGM Statement

Falkland Gold and Minerals Ltd 26 May 2005 26 May 2005 Falkland Gold and Minerals Limited AGM Statement At Falkland Gold and Minerals Limited's first Annual General Meeting ('AGM') this afternoon, Richard Linnell, Chairman, will make the following statement: 'Following an initial period of heavy investment in plant, machinery and operational infrastructure, the Company is well placed to increase drilling productivity in the coming months. Drilling continued during April 2005 with over 1,300 metres completed on the first three of the initial 9 priority targets identified during Stage I. Drilling will now be focussed on the next 6 priority targets. Following its successful commissioning in May, the second drill rig 'Falklands 2' is expected to achieve full output in June. The sample preparation area is also fully operational and core samples are being prepared for despatch to the ALS Chemex analytical laboratories in Perth. The first results are expected towards the end of June 2005. The GeoExplo Ltda survey team has completed the majority of the 1,500 line-kilometre programme on ground magnetic geophysics and moved to the West Falklands in early May to finish the survey work there. The Company is in a good financial position with over £8.4 million of cash reserves available as at 31 March 2005. This will finance the planned 24,000 metre drilling programme covering all 23 targets identified during Stage I. The interim results for the 6 month period to 31 March 2005 are due to be released on 14 June 2005.' Further information: Falkland Gold & Minerals Limited Richard Linnell, Chairman +27 82 440 6710 Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Nick Lambert +44 (0) 20 7861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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