//Alex Stewart Group Annoucement

I am very pleased to announce the following appointments for the Alex Stewart Group.

Christopher Walker - Global Business Manager, Concentrates, Precious Metals, Semi & Finished Commodities and Ores

Christopher Walker has been appointed to the position of Global Business Manager for Concentrates, Precious Metals, Semi & Finished Commodities and Ores. In this role, Christopher is responsible for Alex Stewart Group's business development, operational delivery and customer service in the fields of Concentrates, Precious Metals, Semi & Finished Goods and Ores.

Chris is based in our Merseyside office and is contactable as follows:

Office Tel.: + 44 151 548 7777
Mobile: + 44 780 385 7944
Email: Christopher.walker@alexstewart.com

Dick Tonder - Global Business Manager, Solid Fuels

Dick Tonder has been appointed to the position of Global Business Manager, for our Solid Fuels division. In this role, Dick is responsible for Alex Stewart Group's business development, operational delivery and customer service in the field of Solid Fuels.

Dick is based in our Rotterdam office and is contactable as follows:

Office Tel.: + 31 10 4287 855
Mobile: + 31 6 5020 1082
Email: dick.tonder@alexstewart.com

Mark Tournier - Global Business Manager, Ferro Alloys, Rare Earth Metals and Nobles

Marc Tournier has been appointed to the position of Global Business Manager, Ferro Alloys / Rare Earth Metals & Nobles. In this role, Marc is responsible for Alex Stewart Group's business development, operational delivery and customer service in the field Ferro Alloys, Rare Earth Metals & Nobles

Marc is based in our Rotterdam office and is contactable as follows:

Office Tel.: + 31 10 4287 873
Mobile: + 31 653 250 377
Email: marc.tournier@alexstewart.com

Kevin Bradshaw - Global Business Manager, Recycling Scrap

Kevin Bradshaw has been appointed to the position of Global Business Manager for our Recycling Scrap division. In this role, Kevin is responsible for Alex Stewart Group's business development, operational delivery and customer service in the field of Recycling Scrap.

Kevin is based in our Rotterdam office and is contactable as follows:

Direct Tel.: + 31 104 28 7843 Office Number: + 31 104 287 888
Mobile: + 31 6 224 51758
Email: kevin.bradshaw@alexstewart.com

About Alex Stewart Group:

The Alex Stewart Group is a leading global provider of Inspection and Analysis services to the Metals, Minerals, Ores, Solid Fuels and Recycling Scrap industries, and Geochemical, Assay and Environmental services to the Mining and Exploration Industry.

8th September 2008

John Notman-Watt
Managing Director
Alex Stewart Group Ltd.