Receipt of Liquidation Notice by Elitheni

Strategic Natural Resources Plc

("SNR" or the "Company")

Receipt of liquidation notice by Elitheni

SNR, the AIM listed natural resources developer operating in South Africa, owns 74% of Elitheni Coal (Pty) Limited ("Elitheni") which owns the Elitheni coal mine located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

The board of SNR has been informed by Elitheni that Elitheni has received a liquidation notice in South Africa from a group of creditors. This notice (which has been issued under South African law) is due to be heard on 10 December 2013. The board of Elitheni has told SNR that it considers the amounts being claimed pursuant to the notice significantly exceeds legitimate claims from the relevant creditors.

SNR understands that the board of Elitheni intends to settle the legitimate element of this claim shortly and is considering the appropriate action to take in respect of the remainder.

The Company will make a further update on this matter and Elitheni's fundraising efforts early next week.

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