Angola Helicopter Accident

19 Nov 2007 07:02

Petra Diamonds Ld19 November 2007 For release 19 November 2007 AIM: PDL Petra Diamonds Limited Helicopter Accident in Angola Statement from Adonis Pouroulis, Chairman of Petra Diamonds ("Petra"): "Petra is greatly saddened to hear from BHP Billiton of the fatal helicopteraccident on Friday 16 November, approximately 80km from the Alto Cuilo camp inAngola. "On behalf of the Board and management team at Petra, I would like to extend ourdeepest condolences. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy go out to thosefamilies affected by this tragic event." All BHP Billiton's operations in Angola have been suspended. A statement aboutthe incident is available on BHP Billiton's website and all enquiries forfurther information should be directed to BHP Billiton. Petra and BHP Billiton are in joint venture with regards to the development oftwo diamond projects in Angola, Alto Cuilo and Luangue. Ends Cathy Malins Telephone: +44 (0) 7887 796 629Petra Diamonds, London Justine Howarth / Louise Goodeve Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7851 7480Parkgreen Communications, London This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange