Director Resignation

Ovoca Resources PLC
26 July 2004



Ovoca Resources Plc



26 July 2004



Re: Director Resignation



                              DIRECTOR RESIGNATION



Ovoca Resources PLC (quoted in Dublin Ovg.i and London Ovg.l) announce the
resignation today of Mr. Jeremy Metcalfe from the Board, due to pressure of work
and other commitments.  Mr. Richard O'Shea, Managing Director, conveyed his
thanks to Mr. Metcalfe for his contribution to Ovoca and wished him well for the
future.



Mr John O'Connor

Company Secretary

Ovoca Resources plc

Ph: + 353 (0) 1 4912944

www.ovoca.ie



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