Director Resignation

Ovoca Resources PLC 26 July 2004 Ovoca Resources PLC DIRECTOR RESIGNATION Ovoca Resources PLC ( quoted in Dublin Ovg.i and London Ovg.l ) announce the resignation today of Mr. Jeremy Metcalfe from the Board, due to pressure of work and other commitments. Mr. Richard O'Shea, Managing Director, conveyed his thanks to Mr. Metcalfe for his contribution to Ovoca and wished him well for the future. 26 July 2004 For further information contact Mr John O'Connor Company Secretary Ovoca Resources plc Ph + 353 (0)1 491 2944 www.ovoca.ie ENDS This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange