Statement on Share Dealings

Anglo Pacific Group PLC 17 May 2002 For immediate release ANGLO PACIFIC GROUP PLC The Board of Anglo Pacific Group PLC notes dealings today involving some 21% of the Company's issued ordinary shares. These transactions have taken place with the knowledge of the Board who understand that the purchases were made for investment purposes only. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange TRBUGDULUBGGDR