Today's announcement provides the best possible news given the...

Today's announcement provides the best possible news given the cicumstances.

AK states that...

1. once again employees and contractors have been removed from operational areas

2. steps have been taken to protect all plant, equipment and infrastructure on site

3. All relocatable equipment, including winches, vehicles and generators have been removed to safe areas

4. additional equipment has been stored underground

5. A PRELIMINARY INSPECTION OF SITE ASCERTAINED THAST ALL MAJOR ASSETS, INCLUDING THE SKIPWAY ORE HAULAGE SYSTEM ARE SECURE AND HAVE NOT SUFFERED ANY APPARENT DAMAGE

6. personnel are on standby to recommence operations ASAP despite the Christmas shut-down period

7. GDR has made inquiries with suppliers to quickly source key items of plant and equipment, if required. All critical items are available for delivery.

8. The bushfires appears to have impacted the EBSP by approx 4 weeks

Regards

SCD