Holding in Company

Ormonde Mining PLC
16 June 2006

16th June 2006





A letter from Man Financial, dated 16th of June 2006, to Ormonde Mining on 16th
of June 2006, received by the Irish Stock Exchange on the 16th of June 2006.



Re: Holding in Company



Subject- Companies Act Section 198(1) Notifiable Interest Disclosure



Dear Sir,



Please note that as at the close of business 15/06/06 Man Financial Limited are
the beneficial owners of the following:


Security Description                                  Ormonde Mining
ISIN                                                  IE0006627891
Issued Share Capital                                  167,631,586
Holding                                               5,310,000
% Total Held                                          3.17%



Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact
our offices.



Yours faitfully,



Nigel Avey

Compliance and Legal Division







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