Director Shareholding

Metals Exploration PLC
01 November 2005

                             Metals Exploration plc

                              Director's Dealings



1 November 2005


In accordance with Rule 17 of the AIM rules in respect of directors' dealings,
the following information falls to be disclosed:


Director: Gary Powell

The Company was informed of the purchase: 31 October 2005

Number of shares purchased: 1,000,000 ordinary shares of 1 pence each

Percentage of issued class: 2.12%

Number of shares held immediately after such purchase: 1,000,000

Total percentage holding of issued class after such purchase: 2.12%

Price of ordinary shares of 1 pence each purchased: 12.5 pence

Date of purchase: 31 October 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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