Holding(s) in Company

Chromex Mining plc / Epic: CHX / Market: AIM / Sector: Mining & Exploration 8 February 2008 Chromex Mining plc ('Chromex' or 'the Company') Holding in Company Chromex Mining plc, was informed on 6 February that Photon Global Limited is interested in 2,760,000 ordinary shares representing approximately 4.90% of the total voting rights of the Company. Photon Global Limited is also the holder of 2,500,000 warrants. * * ENDS * * For further information please visit www.chromexmining.co.uk or contact: Nigel Wyatt Chromex Mining plc Tel: +27 82 900 6827 Brian Moritz Chromex Mining plc Tel: 07976 994300 William Vandyk Blue Oar Securities plc Tel: 020 7448 4400 Hugo de Salis St Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7242 Ltd 4477 ---END OF MESSAGE---