SERABI MINING plc ("Serabi" or "...

Serabi advises that it has today dispatched to shareholders its investor newsletter for the first quarter of 2007 to 31 March 2007. The Company has highlighted in its newsletter the following matters. The full version of the quarterly update is available from Serabi's offices, Cleary Court, 21-23 St Swithins Lane, London EC4N 8AD, or from the Company's website: www.serabiming.com. * Quarterly production of 9,301 oz gold equivalent, a 17% year-on-year increase * Palito mine poised to benefit during the rest of 2007 from extensive pre-production mine development now completed * Major increase in mining productivity achieved following shift to trackless mining and the introduction of additional underground equipment * New mill configuration results in record throughput * Development commences at Palito West project * Favourable results from initial evaluation of Jardim do Ouro projects points to good potential for additional gold resources +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Palito - Operating Results (1) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | 2007 | 2006 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------------------| | | | Q1 | Q1 | Q4 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Total Mined | t | 55,251 | 32,820 | 42,007 | | (per day) | | (614) | (365) | (457) | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Mined Ore | t | 42,217 | 31,555 | 34,072 | | (per day) | | (469) | (351) | (370) | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Milled | t | 42,705 | 25,514 | 32,760 | | (per day) | | (475) | (283) | (356) | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Head Grade | g/t | 6.5 | 9.3 | 9.4 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Recovery | % | 89.6 | 91.9 | 91.0 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Gold | oz | 8,044 | 7,017 | 8,980 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Copper | t | 125.6 | 98.0 | 224.6 | |----------------------+--------+-----------+-----------+-----------| | Gold Equivalent | oz | 9,301 | 7,927 | 11,687 | | (2) | | | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ (1) Provisional (2) Includes Copper & Silver Palito Mine Mining Mining improvements have continued into the first quarter of 2007 with a 34% increase in tonnage mined compared with the preceding quarter and a 68% increase on the first quarter of 2006. With the near depletion of the ore in the upper levels emphasis has moved to the lower levels accessed from the decline where work has been on-going throughout 2006. Over 2,500 metres of on-lode development has been established over four levels forming a strong foundation for ore production and the benefits of the extensive pre-production development undertaken over the past year at Palito will become evident over the remainder of 2007. Gold production for Q1 has been impacted by this transition to the lower levels and the need in this quarter to continue to advance development which has resulted in a higher than normal ratio of lower grade development to ore production. Production derived from development is, as a result of dilution, inevitably of lower grade and as a consequence production has been depressed in the quarter. Henceforth the development to ore production ratio will improve resulting in improved grades. Plant The commissioning of Mill-4 has had a dramatic impact on throughput and reliability. Average daily mill rates have increased 33% to 475 tonnes with peak production over 550 tonnes. Average daily throughput of 480 tonnes is planned for the first half of 2007 increasing to approximately 550 tonnes during the second half following the introduction of Mill-3, which is being refurbished. Planning and Outlook A combination of increased ore production, higher mining rates and increased plant throughput will impact positively on production for the rest of the year. The target is for approximately 50,000 ounces gold equivalent in 2007 with cash costs below $250 per ounce gold equivalent. A new jumbo drill and scooptram were delivered in the first quarter with another scooptram ordered to complete the fleet. This additional equipment will assist productivity through increased capacity and availability. Development of Palito West has commenced and this deposit located 200 metres south-west of the Palito Main Zone (PMZ) will become Serabi's first satellite ore production at the Palito operation. Exploration Expansion of exploration and drilling across the Jardim do Ouro is highlighting some key targets of which Ruari's Ridge, Chico do Santo and the southern extension of the Palito Main Zone will be the main focus for detailed follow-up in the first half of the year. Ruari's Ridge Located 500 metres south west of the PMZ hosts two sub-parallel continuous zones of mineralisation extending over 600 metres strike and 200 metres down dip. Infill drilling and trenching is now underway with recent sampling identifying the occurrence of gossan material coincident with a significant anomaly. Chico do Santo Located 300 metres north-east of the PMZ has three parallel mineralised structures along some 200 metres strike. A programme of trenching, shallow reverse circulation drilling and deeper diamond drilling is underway. Palito Main Zone South Initial working will be confirmed to the shallower south extension whilst geophysical work is undertaken to improve the targeting of deeper drilling. Tapajos Regional Initial focus is on follow-up work at Sucuba, the regional strike extension of the PMZ mineralization along the Tocantanzinho structural trend and the Pizon and Jutai prospects. Initial assessments are planned for the Castanheira and Modelo projects later in the year. Enquiries Serabi Mining plc Graham Roberts Tel: 020 7220 9550 Chairman Mobile: 07768 902475 Clive Line Tel: 020 7220 9553 Finance Director Mobile: 07710 151 692 email: contact@serabimining.com Website: www.serabimining.com Numis Securities Limited John Harrison Tel: 020 7260 1000 James Black Tel: 020 7260 1000 Parkgreen Communications Simon Robinson Tel: 020 7851 7480 Clare Irvine Tel: 020 7851 7480 clare.irvine@parkgreenmedia.com ---END OF MESSAGE---

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