Holding(s) in Company

Aurum Mining PLC
05 May 2005



Aurum Mining Plc



Aurum Mining Plc announces that on 18 April 2005 Ragusa Capital Plc became
holder of 3.68 per cent. of the issued share capital of Aurum Mining Plc, having
acquired 350,000 Ordinary Shares in the company.

The Directors of Aurum Mining Plc take responsibility for the contents of this
announcement.


Contact:   W H Ireland Limited, Ruth Gifford/Tim Cofman:  0121 616 2101


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