Production Update for Kenmare's Moma Mine

Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company") 25 January 2008 Production update for Kenmare's Moma Mine Kenmare owns and operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine located in northern Mozambique. Construction at Moma commenced in August 2004 and the minerals separation plant ("the Plant") was handed over to Kenmare in August 2007. Since the handover Kenmare has been commissioning the Plant and gradually increasing its production rate. Ilmenite products have already been produced and the first two shipments were made in December 2007. Revenues have been received for the first shipment and the third and fourth shipments are scheduled to sail shortly. Increased production at the mine and the Plant has been inhibited by power dips and by equipment which has not operated to specified levels. This equipment is being replaced under warranty by the contractor. For example, a delay to full Plant production has been caused by two vibratory screens failing to meet production specification and reliability. Until replacement screens are installed, the Plant is operating at reduced production levels. The replacement screens are expected to be in place by the end of March. Additional equipment, which will make the facilities more resilient to power dips, is also being installed. Production of rutile and zircon, which are other valuable minerals extracted in the production process, was also delayed by faulty equipment which has now been replaced under warranty. Production of these minerals is now underway. Against this backdrop, Kenmare plans to draw down from its standby credit facility negotiated in August last year and will continue to capitalise costs during part of this additional period of production ramp up. Despite these temporary setbacks, Kenmare expects that it will be producing at its full intended annual rate of production within the next six months. Charles Carvill, Chairman said: "We have experienced some teething problems which are being resolved and which have resulted in a delay in production ramp up. However the mine has already demonstrated its ability to produce and export saleable products. We expect to reach full production during the next six months. The market for titanium minerals is positive with a favourable trend in prices. We look forward to many years of profitable production." For more information: Kenmare Resources plc Michael Carvill, Managing Director Tel: + 353 1 671 0411 Mob: + 353 87 674 0110 Murray Consultants Jim Milton Tel: +353 1 498 0300 Mob: +353 86 2558400 Conduit PR Ltd Jane Stacey/Charlie Geller Tel: +44 (0)207 429 6606 Mob: +44 (0)7922 923 306 www.kenmareresources.com ---END OF MESSAGE---
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