28 April 2008 Attn: Hendrike Koehler Advisor, Issuers (Perth) Australian Stock Exchange Limited Level 8 “Exchange Plaza” 2 The Esplanade, Via Facsimile Perth WA 6000 FAX 08 9221 2020 Dear Hendrike, TRADING HALT REQUEST The Directors of Elk Petroleum Limited (ASX Code: ELK) hereby request a trading halt of the Company’s securities. The trading halt is requested pending an announcement to the market in relation to reserves certification at the Grieve field. The trading halt is expected to last until the earlier of the Company releasing an announcement or the commencement of trading on Wednesday 30th April, 2008. The Company is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted. Regards, Jo Bourke
ELK Price at posting:
0.0¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held