12th December 2012 IMC Exploration Group Plc ("IMC" or the "Company") IMC Intercepts Exceptionally High Gold Grades The directors of IMC Exploration Group Plc are pleased to announce assay data from Drillhole 12-2551- 04 in Co. Wexford where a core interval from 11.50 to 13.00m has yielded 354g/t gold (=11.38oz/t gold). Core from this interval comprises vuggy vein quartz and oxidized siltstone. It is fragmented, suggesting a fault zone. Dr Glenn Millar commented, "This exceptional result, following on from the other positive results previously announced from this licence area, confirms the outstanding exploration potential of the area and highlights the materiality of this asset. IMC is confident of continuing success with its on- going drilling program in this area." The Directors of the company accept responsibility for the contents of this announcement. For further information please contact: IMC Exploration Group Plc Mr. Liam McGrattan Investor Relations Tel. Ireland: +353 87 2745427 Dr. Glenn Millar Managing Director Tel. Ireland: +353 86 1714790 Mr. Hugh Gibney Executive Chairman Tel. Ireland: +353 1 823 0510 LHM Casey McGrath Mr. Con Casey Tel. Ireland: +353 1 495 9200 [ con.casey@lhmcaseymcgrath.ie ] Kathryn Byrne Limelight Communications Tel. Ireland: +353 85 2336033 

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