Suspension of Mining Operations

For immediate release 10 August 2011

Namibian Resources Plc

 ("Namibian" or "the Company")

Suspension of mining operations Sonnberg

We regret to announce that due to accidents which have occurred at Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Limited's ("Namdeb") own mining operations we have today been informed that all contractor mining operations, including our own, have been suspended immediately.

We have no knowledge as to when this suspension will be lifted but we will make a further announcement in due course. We emphasise that we have not had any major incidents or accidents during our mining activities at Pomona during the period of our contract.

A C A Carlton

C.E.O

Background note: Namibian Resources Plc have a contract to mine on behalf of Namdeb through its wholly owned subsidiary Sonnberg Diamonds.

Enquiries:

Tony Carlton, CEO, Namibian Resources Plc Telephone: 020 8726 0900

Roland Cornish, Beaumont Cornish Limited Telephone: 020 7628 3396