Drilling Report

Persian Gold PLC 10 January 2008 10th January 2008 Persian Gold plc Positive drilling results at Dalli • Dalli drilling encounters strong copper-gold mineralisation. • Drill hole 2 contains 213m of 0.56% copper and 0.75g/t gold. • IP survey extends possible zone of mineralisation. Persian Gold (AIM:PNG),the Irish based Iranian gold explorer, is pleased to announce positive assay results for drill holes 2 and 3 (DH-2 and DH-3) on the Dalli project. Dalli is a copper gold porphyry prospect located 200 km southwest of Tehran. There are two targets within the project area termed the 'South Hill' and the 'North Hill'. Dalli drill holes 1 and 2 are located on the South Hill and holes 3 and 4 are located on the North Hill. These two hills may represent separate porphyry copper-gold centres situated 1.5 km apart, or may be part of one large deposit. Previously reported assay results for DH-1 in the South Hill indicated continuous copper-gold mineralisation from the surface to 211 metres depth averaging 0.48% copper and 0.68 g/t gold. Assay results for DH-2, which is located 85 metres north of DH-1 on the South Hill, have now been received and show: Depth (m) Interval (m) Copper Gold 0-213 213 0.57% 0.75 g/t Including: 66 1.08% 1.28g/t 16-82 These results extend the lateral continuity of mineralisation between holes 1 and 2 in the South Hill area and confirm the presence of a gold-rich porphyry copper system. Continuous mineralisation for over 200 metres is a very positive indicator of a potentially significant copper - gold resource. Assay results for DH-3, which is located on the North Hill, have also been received and include: Depth (m) Interval (m) Copper Gold 0-233 233 0.12% 0.52 g/t Including: 40 0.17% 0.69 g/t 46-86 While the copper and gold results from this hole in the North Hill are lower grade than those found in the South Hill, this is believed to represent a separate and distinct porphyry deposit. Continuous copper and gold mineralisation from the surface to a depth of over 200 metres in DH-3 is a very positive intercept for the initial drill hole in the North Hill. Assays results for DH-4 are awaited. A surface IP (Induced Polarisation) geophysical survey has been completed over the South and North Hill. It consists of six profiles of a total length of 2.64 km. This IP survey has defined potential extensions to the zone of conductive sulphides, which correlate with the intercepts seen in the drilling. The combined results are being evaluated to plan for the next phase of drilling at Dalli. John Teeling, Chairman of Persian Gold, commented; 'These latest results from Dalli are very encouraging. We now have extensive mineralisation in holes 1.5 km apart. Porphyry deposits are the modern target of choice for large mining companies as they have multiple sources of revenue and tend to be large scale open cast low cost operations. Dalli fits this profile. Using these drill results and the IP survey we will take our exploration programme to the next level by determining the extent of the copper - gold system discovered.' 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 John Wakefield +44 (0) 117 933 0020 Simon Moynagh +44 (0) 117 933 0020 www.persiangoldplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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