Drilling Report

Persian Gold PLC 25 June 2007 Persian Gold plc. 25th of June 2007 Exploration Update and Proposed Acquisitions - Second phase drilling and trenching to commence within weeks on the Chah-e-Zard gold property. - Application to acquire new silica-alunite-gold concession in North-western Iran after positive sampling operations. - Proposal to acquire a new copper/gold porphyry project South of Tehran following positive sampling results. Persian Gold (AIM: PNG) the AIM listed Iranian gold explorer is pleased to provide an update on exploration and corporate activities in Iran. After reviewing Phase 1 drillhole and trenching results on the Chah-e-Zard gold property near Yazd in Central Iran (PNG option to acquire 70%), the board conducted bottle roll tests to estimate the suitability of the oxide and oxide/ sulphide material to heap leach gold extraction methods. Results were positive though the depth of suitable material is, in certain parts of the license, less than anticipated. A Phase 2 trenching and drilling programme will commence in Chah-e-Zard in the coming weeks. The programme will focus on the southern part of the licence which contain the best gold and silver grades and thickest heap leachable material. Some work will take place on an extension to the southern zone where recent sampling has discovered gold. Results are expected by year end. Discussions with our partner in Chah-e-Zard has led to a revised agreement whereby Persian Gold cover all expenditure up to bankable feasibility study and thereafter provide an agreed contribution toward mine construction costs. To the south of Tehran, Persian Gold has evaluated an advanced stage gold/copper porphyry project. Company geologists have sampled the ground and their results replicate those reported by earlier explorers. Discussions are ongoing with the owners regarding a joint venture proposal, including a potential work programme. Persian Gold is also engaged in discussions to acquire an interest in a volcanic hosted silica-alunite prospect in North-western Iran, discovered by Persian Gold geologists. The geology indicates potential for a large low grade gold in silica-alunite deposit. Initial sampling has found widespread gold mineralization. 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. John Teeling, chairman, stated: 'We are moving on a number of fronts in Iran, retaining our focus on gold. Drilling will commence shortly. at Chah-e-Zard, commercial second stage potential of the deposit. Chah-e-Zard is exploration and risky, but we remain confident in its potential We continue to see a flow of gold projects in Iran. Whilst it takes time to visit, evaluate, sample, and analyse, two in particular hold considerable promise. We have made a proposal to acquire a majority interest in a project that, contains gold mineralization over a significant area. If we are successful in joint venturing this concession we will immediately commence a pilot drilling programme. We are very excited about our second potential earlier stage project. It has the footprint we are looking for in Iran, a silica-alunite hosted deposit containing gold. We are in discussions to acquire exploration rights in the area.' 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 www.persiangoldplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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