SCHEDULE 5
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Irish Stock Exchange
The FSA
Date: 29(th) January 2010
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Please ensure the entries on this return are typed or printed electronically
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|1.|Name of applicant: Kenmare Resources plc |
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|2.|Name of scheme: The 2008 Blocklisting Scheme |
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|3.|Period of return: From: 24(th) August 2009 to: 29(th) January 2010 |
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|4.|Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous |3,369,485|
| |return: | |
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|5.|Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased |N/A |
| |since the date of the last return (if any increase has been | |
| |applied for): | |
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|6.|Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during|3,369,485|
| |period: | |
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|7.|Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of|NIL |
| |period: | |
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| Name of contact: | Catherine O'Shea |
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| Telephone number of contact: | +353 1 6710411 |
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