RDC Properties Limited Holdings

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Firestone Diamonds releases encouraging results from Tsabong, Botswana

Firestone Diamonds releases encouraging results from Tsabong, Botswana

Monday , 25 Feb 2008

Firestone Diamonds plc, ('Firestone' or 'the Company'), the AIM-quoted diamond mining and exploration company (ticker: AIM:FDI), today announces an update on evaluation work on the MK1 kimberlite at its Tsabong project in Botswana. The Tsabong kimberlite field contains 83 kimberlites, including the 180 hectare MK1 kimberlite, which is one of the largest diamondiferous kimberlites in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS
*         Positive microdiamond samples from first core hole indicate potential for significant mineralisation
*         Initial grade estimate of 20 carats per hundred tonnes
*         Preliminary volumetric modelling indicates 1.1 billion tonnes of kimberlite to 1,000 metres
*         Two additional core holes completed for additional microdiamond sampling
*         Bulk sampling for macrodiamonds to commence shortly
Philip Kenny, CEO of Firestone Diamonds, commented: 'This is a highly encouraging result from the first kimberlite to be evaluated by Firestone in the Tsabong field, particularly given the very large size of MK1. We have 83 kimberlites in our licence area and with 14 high interest kimberlites to be bulk sampled in 2008 and bulk sampling expected to commence in March, we believe that the prospects for a significant economic discovery are good.'

Microdiamond recovery completed
Following the completion of a 508 metre deep core hole into MK1 in mid 2007, samples of kimberlite from various depths were submitted to SGS Minerals Services in Canada for microdiamond recovery. A total of 117 microdiamonds (greater than 0.075 mm) have been recovered from the 561 kilogrammes of kimberlitic core treated. Details of the samples and diamonds recovered are provided in the table below:
Sample number  Rock   Sample weight (kg)  Microdiamonds  Stones per  Stones per
              Type                         recovered       tonne       20 kg
MK1/1           VK                  146             14          96         1.9
MK1/2           VK                  187             15          80         1.6
MK1/3           VK                  148             26         175         3.5
MK1/4           VK                   79             62         785        15.7
             Total                 561            117         208        12.5
Note: VK = Volcaniclastic Kimberlite
Grade estimate
The size frequency distribution of the microdiamonds recovered has been analysed by an independent consultant, Mr. Tinus Oosterveld, in order to provide an indication of potential grade. Mr. Oosterveld was instrumental in establishing the principles of grade estimation based on microdiamond size frequency distribution during his 30 years at De Beers, and is considered to be one of the leading experts in the field.

The initial work carried out by Mr. Oosterveld indicates an overall grade of 20 carats per hundred tonnes for the four samples combined. Furthermore, analysis of the individual samples indicates an increase in grade with depth, with sample MK1/4, although small, indicating a potential grade of 119 carats per hundred tonnes for the interval sampled. It should be noted that these are preliminary estimates, as between 200-400 microdiamonds are typically required to provide grade estimates with the necessary levels of confidence. The data does indicate, however, that MK1 has the potential to have a significantly higher grade than was previously estimated based on the shallow drilling and limited evaluation work carried out in the 1980's, and is very encouraging.

Mr. Oosterveld concluded that 'the indications are that MK1 might have significant macro diamond content' and recommended that more work be carried out to recover additional diamonds in order to allow more accurate estimates of grade to be made. The Company is also encouraged by the recovery of 3 macrodiamonds (diamonds larger than 0.5 mm) from the samples. Although these diamonds have not been used for the above grade estimates, they do provide a further indication of the potential for MK1 to be significantly mineralized.

Tonnage estimate
Mineral Services (Pty) Limited of Cape Town, one of the industry's leading diamond exploration and evaluation consultancies, has completed preliminary volumetric modelling based on data from high resolution geophysics and drilling. Based on this modelling it is estimated that MK1 contains approximately 1.1 billion tonnes of kimberlite to a depth of 1,000 metres.

Further evaluation work planned
The company now plans to recover additional microdiamonds from core drilling and macrodiamonds from bulk sampling in order to increase confidence in the grade estimates.

Two additional core holes were drilled into the south-east and north-west lobes of MK1, to depths of 524 metres and 490 metres, respectively, in January 2008. Logging of these holes has recently been completed and indicates that the holes intersected similar volcaniclastic units below the crater sediments to those intersected in the first hole, and at depths ranging from 200 metres below surface. Core samples from the approximately 450 metres of volcaniclastic kimberlite intersected in these holes have been sent to SGS Minerals Services in South Africa for microdiamond recovery, and results are expected during Q2 2008.

Large Diameter Drill ('LDD') bulk sampling will be undertaken on MK1 during Q2 2008 to recover macrodiamonds, with four separate 100 tonne mini bulk samples planned. The samples will be treated at the Company's recently commissioned bulk sampling plant at Tsabong.
Notes:
1. Microdiamond recoveries were carried out by the caustic dissolution method by SGS Minerals Services, which is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for this process. A breakdown of microdiamonds recovered by sieve size is provided below:
Sieve  +1.18  +0.85  +0.60  +0.425  +0.30  +0.212  +0.15  +0.105  +0.075
size
(mm)
Number   2      1      0       3      7      16     17      37      34
of stones
2. Tinus Oosterveld has more than 45 years of experience in diamond mining and exploration. He was employed by Anglo American Corporation and De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. for more than 30 years, during which time he was in charge of De Beers' Mineral Resource Department and responsible for the assessment of kimberlite deposits throughout the world. He is regarded as one of the leading authorities in diamond resource evaluation and diamond geostatistics.

3. The information in this statement has been reviewed by Mr. Tim Wilkes, B Sc, Pr Sci Nat, who is a qualified person for the purposes of the AIM Guidance Note for Mining, Oil and Gas Companies. Mr. Wilkes is Chief Operating Officer of Firestone Diamonds plc and has over 26 years experience in diamond exploration, mineral resource management and mining. Mr. Wilkes is a member of the sub-committee for diamonds of the South African Mineral Resource Committee (SAMREC).

For further information:
Visit the Company's web site at www.firestonediamonds.com, or contact:
Philip Kenny, Firestone Diamonds +44 20 8834 1028/+44 7831 324 645
Leesa Peters/Arabella Hobbs, Conduit PR +44 20 7429 6600/+44 7812 159 885
Mike Jones/Ryan Gaffney, Canaccord Adams (Joint Broker) +44 20 7050 6500
Jamie Cumming, Brewin Dolphin (Joint Broker) +44 141 314 8103/+44 7768 044 620
Ken Fleming, Brewin Dolphin (Nominated Adviser) +44 141 221 7733/+44 7971 835070

Background information on Tsabong:
The Tsabong kimberlite field is located in south western Botswana, approximately 280 km south west of the Jwaneng Mine, which is the world's biggest diamond mine. Tsabong is one of the largest diamondiferous kimberlite fields in the world, containing 83 known kimberlites, of which 18 have been proven to be diamondiferous. Tsabong is noted for the exceptionally large size of many of its kimberlites, in particular the 180 hectare MK1 kimberlite, which is one of the largest known diamondiferous kimberlites. The Tsabong field also contains 5 kimberlites larger than 50 hectares and 32 kimberlites between 20 and 50 hectares in size. Access to the area is via tarred road from Gaborone and infrastructure in the area is good.

Background information on Firestone Diamonds:
AIM quoted Firestone Diamonds plc ('FDI.L') is an international diamond mining and exploration company with operations in Botswana and South Africa. Botswana is the world's largest and lowest cost producer of diamonds, with annual production worth over $2.5 billion, and is considered to be one of the most prospective countries in the world to explore for diamonds.

Firestone is the largest holder of mineral rights in Botswana's diamondiferous kimberlite fields, controlling over 21,000 square kilometres around the major Orapa and Jwaneng mines and the entire Tsabong kimberlite field. Firestone has 92 kimberlites in its portfolio, of which 23 have been proven to be diamondiferous and 15 are currently being advanced to bulk sampling. Firestone's mining operations in South Africa include a toll treatment operation in joint venture with De Beers at the Bonte Koe Mine.

http://www.firestonediamonds.com

Botswana boost for Firestone

Botswana boost for Firestone

Firestone Diamonds suggests one kimberlite at Tsabong in Botswana could hold 1.1 billion tonnes at 20 carats per hundred tonnes.

The AIM-quoted company is basing this estimate on recent evaluation work at MK1, which at 180 hectares it claims as one of the largest diamondiferous kimberlites in the world. Firestone says it will shortly start bulk sampling for large gemstones and plans further evaluation work at MK1, which is one of 83 kimberlites in the Tsabong field.

Shares in Firestone, whose other interests include a joint venture with De Beers at Bonte Koe in South Africa, have given investors a bumpy ride. Floated at 114p in 1998, they fell from 192p in 2005 to 78p the following year.

Recommended two months ago by Growth Company Investor as likely to show action in 2008, they have now surged to 147.5p, up 17p this morning. Hold on.