Holding(s) in Company

UMC ENERGY PLC

("UMC Energy" or "the Company")

Holding in Company

UMC Energy has received notification from Natasa Mining Ltd ("Natasa") that it is now interested in 205,351,879 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 84 per cent. of the Company's entire issued Ordinary Share capital.

For further information please contact:

UMC Energy plc + 44 (0)20 7290 3102

Annie Richards

Strand Hanson Limited +44 (0)20 7409 3494

Angela Peace