Yes, should begin to see the deals come thick and fast now.I...

Yes, should begin to see the deals come thick and fast now.

I believe Ed has a vision for Sylvania which will see it rapidly become a true mining house.

Interesting times.


25 May 2005

The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
Exchange Centre
20 Bond Street
Sydney NSW 2000


Dear Sir,

Appointment of Ed Nealon as Executive Chairman

The Directors of Sylvania Resources Limited (“Sylvania”) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ed Nealon as Executive Chairman of Sylvania with immediate effect. Mr Nealon previously held the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Sylvania.

Mr Nealon was the founder of Aquarius Platinum Limited, which under his stewardship grew to a market capitalisation in excess of A$700 million.

As a consequence of this appointment, Mr Grant Button has stepped down from the position of Managing Director, but remains as a Director, of Sylvania.

Yours faithfully

Sylvania Resources Limited
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Mike Langoulant
Company Secretary