Further to the announcement on 8 November, Avocet 
Mining PLC ("Avocet" or "the Company") confirms that 
although the seizure of its gold shipment which took 
place on 7 October 2016 was lifted by court order on 7 
November, the gold has not yet been released. 

The reasons for this have yet to be fully established, 
however discussions continue with legal advisers and 
intermediaries representing the ex-workers whose 
claims resulted in the initial seizure with a view to 
resolving the situation as quickly as possible. 

As a result of this delay, production has not yet 
recommenced at the Inata mine. 

Further updates will be provided as soon as possible.  

For further information see the appendix at 
[http://www.newsweb.no].