AIM: ORI

TSX: ORL

                PRESS RELEASE

25 June, 2008

Oriel Resources Plc ("Oriel" or the "Company")

Notice of Publication of Annual Report and Accounts

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Oriel Resources Plc ("Oriel", or the "Company"), the London-based chrome and nickel mining and processing company, announces that it's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2007 have been published and posted to all shareholders of the Company. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts are available on the Company's website at www.orielresources.com. They can also be obtained on application to the Company.

ENDS

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For further information please contact:

Alexander Tolkach
Head of International Relations & Affairs Relations, Mechel OAO
Tel: +7 495 221 8888

Tania Tchedaeva, Company Secretary, Oriel Resources Plc

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7514 0590

Gavin Dallas, Investor Relations, Oriel Resources Plc

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7514 0590

Ryan Gaffney, Canaccord Adams Limited

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7050 6500

Michael Padley / Michael Spriggs, Bankside Consultants

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7367 8888

Keith Schaefer, Vanguard Shareholder Solutions

Tel: + 1 604 608 0824

www.orielresources.com

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