TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:

Hidefield Gold plc

2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( )

An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (NO)

An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: (NO)

An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: (YES)

Other (please specify): (NO)

3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:

Anglo Pacific Group PLC


4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3):

N/A

5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):

29 May 2009

6. Date on which issuer notified:

1 June 2009


7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:

23% down to 18%


8. Notified details:

A: Voting rights attached to shares