RNS Number:4868R
Peter Hambro Mining PLC
30 October 2003


PETER HAMBRO MINING PLC

HOLDINGS IN COMPANY

The Company was notified on 23 October 2003 by Capital Research and Management
Company that it now holds 1,885,206 ordinary shares in the Company, representing
2.946% of the total issued ordinary share capital of the Company.

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Enquiries:

Alya Samokhvalova
Peter Hambro Mining Plc                + 44 20 7393 0102

Nicola Davidson / David Simonson       
Merlin Financial                       + 44 20 7606 1244



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