Statement re Hidefield Gold

Anglo Pacific Group PLC
08 October 2004



Anglo Pacific Group PLC
8th October 2004

         Anglo Pacific Group PLC Increases Stake in Hidefield Gold PLC

Anglo Pacific Group PLC, (Anglo Pacific), is pleased to announce that, following
a purchase of 2,500,000 shares at 6p, it now holds a 10.17% stake in Hidefield
Gold PLC, (Hidefield), (symbol HIF on AIM).

Acquisition of further shares in Hidefield is a continuation of Anglo Pacific's
strategy of selective involvement in gold and base metal projects with good
management.

Enquiries:

Brian Wides / Peter Boycott      Anglo Pacific Group PLC      020 7409 1111
Stephen Scott / James Harris     Scott Harris                 020 7618 6433

For further information please visit www anglopacificgroup.com




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