10 March 2009
Announcement to London Stock Exchange
SOLOMON GOLD PLC
HOLDINGS IN COMPANY
In accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules ('DTR') the Company was informed on 6 March 2009 by Barclays plc that, in fulfilment of his obligations under Rule 5 of the DTR, as at close of business on 4 March 2009, Barclays plc was interested in 4,113,134 ordinary shares of 1p each in the capital of the Company ('Ordinary Shares'), representing approximately 6.50 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital. These Ordinary Shares are registered under Barclays Stockbrokers Ltd.
By order of the Board
KM Nagle
Company Secretary
Contacts:
Mr Kevin Nagle
Secretary
Tel: +61 7 3303 0660 or knagle@solomongold.com
Mr Stephen Weir
RFC Corporate Finance
Nominated Advisor
Tel +61 2 9250 0048 or Stephen.Weir@rfc.com.au