African Consolidated Resources Plc TAKING FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE

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African Consolidated Resources Plc TAKING FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE of mining & exploration opportunities arising

African Consolidated Resources Plc TAKING FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE of mining & exploration opportunities arising in Zimbabwe The Board: § Peter Vanderspuy Chairman Elect § Andrew Cranswick M. D. § Ian Fisher Executive Director § Roy Tucker Financial Director § Stu Bottomley Non-exec Director § Mike Kellow Tech Director ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Key Investors § § § Fidelity GLG Global Fund RAB

African Consolidated Resources Plc Key Investors § § § Fidelity GLG Global Fund RAB Energy Henderson Global Investments J O Hambro Golden Prospect § No current black empowerment laws in Zimbabwe although ACR takes best practice approach and has large local investment ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc The Strategy § Acquire assets with significant upside & in-ground

African Consolidated Resources Plc The Strategy § Acquire assets with significant upside & in-ground resources at significant discount (~$5 per oz Au) § Consolidation of proximal, prospective ground – achieving critical mass § A risk-managed approach using in depth country knowledge to bring a conveyor belt of projects of varying mineral types on line § Utilise state-of-the-art exploration techniques & technology never applied to Zimbabwe geology. § Maximise First Mover Advantage by pursuing emerging, multi-mineral opportunities ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Opportunities in Zimbabwe have the potential to build a larger

African Consolidated Resources Plc Opportunities in Zimbabwe have the potential to build a larger resource than normal due to its perceived risk profile Why Zimbabwe? ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Zimbabwe: Sovereign Risk Profile Political risk vs. Opportunity Companies operating

African Consolidated Resources Plc Zimbabwe: Sovereign Risk Profile Political risk vs. Opportunity Companies operating / exploring in Zimbabwe : • Zimplats (Impala Platinum) • Aquarius Platinum • Anglo-American • Rio Tinto The perceived risk has created numerous opportunities! Zimplats share performance March 05 to March 06 (red line) ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Geological Profile Clear Opportunity Calls Zimbabwe Craton: - Archaean granite-greenstone

African Consolidated Resources Plc Geological Profile Clear Opportunity Calls Zimbabwe Craton: - Archaean granite-greenstone terrane similar to Western Australia & Canada. The quality of the geological land projects available is of a huge advantage when on the acquisition trail Hundreds of years of mining history. Very little use of modern, proven exploration techniques applied for past 30 years! ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Greenstone Production Comparison 9 Moz Gold production per annum –

African Consolidated Resources Plc Greenstone Production Comparison 9 Moz Gold production per annum – Yilgarn Greenstone Belt (WA) vs Zimbabwe Greenstone belts 8 Moz 7 Moz Zimbabwe Yilgarn Potential ? ? ? 5 Moz 4 Moz 3 Moz 2 Moz Gold price 2005 1995 1985 1 Moz 1975 Ounce Au / pa 6 Moz Year ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc New Discoveries Kalgoorlie 1975 - 2002 N New discoveries in

African Consolidated Resources Plc New Discoveries Kalgoorlie 1975 - 2002 N New discoveries in Archaean greenstone belts in the last 20 years include: Golden Mile § Kanowna Belle (Western Australia) (+10 MOz), § Red Lake Deeps (Ontario) (+8 MOz), § Sunrise Dam (Western Australia) (+6 MOz) In the past 25 years the number of deposits with >1 Moz Au within 70 km of Kalgoorlie increased from 1 to 10 due to modern exploration techniques. LACK OF EXPLORATION in Zimbabwe = ZERO Large Discoveries 20 km Kalgoorlie Region 1975 vs 2002 (red > 1 Moz) ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc W. Australia - Zimbabwe Comparison N Golden Mile Giant Dalny

African Consolidated Resources Plc W. Australia - Zimbabwe Comparison N Golden Mile Giant Dalny Harare Pickstone & Peerless Gokwe Cam & Motor One Step Kwekwe Globe & Phoenix Great Dyke Wanderer N 20 km 30 km Kalgoorlie Region 1975 vs. 2002 (red > 1 Moz) Midlands Greenstone belt (red > 300 K Oz, black >1 Moz) ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc New Exploration Techniques § Rapid compilation of historical data into

African Consolidated Resources Plc New Exploration Techniques § Rapid compilation of historical data into 3 D digital databases § Sophisticated processing of geochemical, geophysical and remote sensing data § Integration of modern ideas into interpretations and 3 D geological models § Application of state-of-the-art targeting methods: • 2 D / 3 D Weights of Evidence • 2 D / 3 D Monte Carlo-Probabilistic Targeting • Looking at old data with new eyes *The Geoinformatics process was developed by Geoinformatics Exploration Inc. and has been applied worldwide. ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Projects Current project inventory: • Pickstone/Peerless; 484, 500 JORC Oz

African Consolidated Resources Plc Projects Current project inventory: • Pickstone/Peerless; 484, 500 JORC Oz Au. Target > 1. 5 Moz Pittable; > 3 Moz including U/ground • Giant mine & Gadzima Schist Belt; 336, 000 JORC Oz Au. Target > 1 Moz Pittable • One Step / Challenge (possible Rio Tinto Zimbabwe JV) Au … Target pending • Snakes Head project (Gt Dyke) – PGE (Cr). Potential 20 -30 Moz PGE resource. • Chewore project – Ni-Cr (PGE ? ) Largely unexplored ultramafic complex. • Perseverance Mine and surrounding ground – Ni. Old Rio Tinto mine 1. 01% Ni indications from electro magnetics show large areas of potential April 2006 Resource - 820, 500 Oz Au (JORC) --- Anticipated Dec 2006 – 1 m Oz Au ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc ACR Project Pipeline The strategy underlying ACR' development and growth

African Consolidated Resources Plc ACR Project Pipeline The strategy underlying ACR' development and growth is shown by the Value-Project Pyramid, which ensures a continuous stream of mines for the future…. . Bankable (JORC) Resources and Feasibility Pickstone / Peerless Mines Increased Wealth Greater Value Giant Mine New Reserves Rapidly increasing Resource Base Spin-off Opportunities Giant Mine Extensions Virgin Discoveries Current research into exploration risk-management at Macquarie University has modelled that each step increases value by 10 times. ACR – Future Mining Company Midlands Greenstone Belt Regional Exploration Pickstone / Peerless Extensions Chegutu / Gadzema Belts Regional Exploration One Step / Challenge New Resources Snakes Head (Gt Dyke) / Chewore PGE / Ni / Cu/ Cr New Horizons Exploration, Resources, Research, Acquisition – Adding value at all stages ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Highlight Intersections at Pickstone-Peerless 20 m 4. 16 g/t Peerless

African Consolidated Resources Plc Highlight Intersections at Pickstone-Peerless 20 m 4. 16 g/t Peerless 16 m 3. 87 g/t Peerless 5 m 15. 94 g/t Peerless 18 m 2. 42 g/t Pickstone - Concession Hill including 13 m 5 m 12. 91 g/t 30. 37 g/t Pickstone - Concession Hill 12 m 7. 93 g/t Pickstone – Concession Hill 17 m 5. 00 g/t Pickstone – Duchess Hill TBA ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Timetable - continued Post IPO – 2006 • Start exploration

African Consolidated Resources Plc Timetable - continued Post IPO – 2006 • Start exploration at Chewore, Snakes Head, Perseverance and Manicaland • Develop One Step / Challenge project and Renco (soil sampling completed) • Assess potential of recent and future acquisitions • Peg tenements over new regional targets as they are generated • Commence construction of Pickstone Primary School – 7 class rooms, playing fields, basketball and tennis wall, bore for water and establish veg garden • Open Computer centre to teach the teachers to instruct pupils in IT Map - 11 ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Corporate Information – listed June 2006 AIM Issued Capital at

African Consolidated Resources Plc Corporate Information – listed June 2006 AIM Issued Capital at IPO: - 190 million shares Raised GBP 4 m – June 2006 1 m Oz gold resource by year end 2006 5 Rigs in operation with high burn rate. Reducing burn in early 2007 then increasing again by mid 2007 Share Price range 8. 5 p – 13 p – Since listing (June ’ 06) ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production

African Consolidated Resources Plc Contact ACR Andrew Cranswick – ancranswick@acrplc. com Ian Fisher –

African Consolidated Resources Plc Contact ACR Andrew Cranswick – ancranswick@acrplc. com Ian Fisher – fishinn@bigpond. net. au Mike Kellow – mwkellow@acrplc. com Roy Tucker – royctucker@nettlesteadplace. co. uk ACR – Exploration, Mineral Resources, Research & Production