Drilling Report

Persian Gold PLC 15 November 2007 Persian Gold plc. 15th November 2007 Exploration Update on the Dalli and Chah-e-Zard Projects Highlights O First phase drilling completed at Dalli in Central Iran O Dalli drill core being analysed at OMAC Labs in Ireland O Drilling rig moved to Chah-e-Zard for a 14 hole second phase programme Persian Gold, the Irish based gold explorer (AIM:PNG) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration drilling projects in Iran. The first phase drilling program at Dalli has been now completed. An initial four holes for a total of 1,188 metres have been drilled into this copper/gold porphyry system located in central Iran. Drilling went very smoothly with high core recoveries. The core is being logged/split onsite and the samples are then sent to Tehran for sample preparation. Pulps are prepared in Tehran, which are then shipped to the OMAC laboratories in Ireland for geochemical analysis. Results are expected to be reported in the coming weeks. The copper-gold targets at Dalli are defined by two zones of outcropping mineralisation located 1.5 km apart. The first two holes were located in the southern zone of mineralisation and the second two holes targeted the northern zone. In all of the drill holes at Dalli, varying levels of porphyry style alteration including potassic zones were observed. Visible sulphide mineralisation consisting of primarily pyrite and chalcopyrite was also seen in the drill core. Strong multi-phase sulphide-rich quartz stockwork from millimetres to centimetres in thickness was present in a number of zones. While no assays have yet been received, these porphyry style characteristics of alteration and sulphide mineralisation are quite positive. The drill rig has now moved to Chah-e-Zard where a 14 hole second phase drilling programme is underway. First phase drilling at the Chah-e-Zard project, which is located 350kms south of Tehran, identified a zone of very good gold grades. The extent of this oxide gold zone is now being tested by an additional 23 trenches totalling 1,300 metres and 14 drill holes for a total of 1,000 metres. The trenching programme is nearing completion and drilling has started. John Teeling, Chairman of Persian Gold, commented: 'The Dalli drilling programme has gone smoothly, efficiently and on time. The samples will now be analysed at the world class OMAC labs in Ireland. Visual observation of the core during recovery and logging indicated that the target copper/gold mineralisation is in place, but it must be emphasised that no grades are as yet known. While Dalli was being drilled, the Southern lobe of the Chah-e-Zard gold target was being trenched to estimate the continuity of mineralisation at surface. 14 drill holes will now test the depth of the oxide and transition zones; targeting an opencast heap leachable deposit. Iran continues to be a good exploration location. The geology is exciting, the people welcoming, the terms attractive and the majority of the required skills are also available.' Information in this announcement relating to exploration results has been reviewed by Mr. A. Babakhani, an independent geologist and consultant to Persian Gold, who is a qualified person under AIM guidelines. Contacts: Persian Gold Plc John Teeling +353 1 833 2833 College Hill Paddy Blewer +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 Nick Elwes +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 Blue Oar Securities Plc John Wakefield +44 (0) 117 933 0020 Simon Moynagh www.persiangoldplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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