Change of Accounting Ref Date

Metals Exploration PLC
06 October 2005


                     Metals Exploration plc (the 'Company')

                      Change Of Accounting Reference Date


6 October 2005


The Company announces the change of its accounting reference date from 30 April
to 30 September.  The change was approved by the directors of the Company on 8
March 2005.

The Company announced on 30 June 2005 its interim results for the six month
period ended 31 March 2005.

Enquiries:

Steven Smith - Chairman                        [phone]
Jonathan Anderson - Investor Relations         [phone] or + 63 (0) 916 226 7575
Philip Haydn-Slater - W.H. Ireland Limited     [phone]


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