09:18 ORIENT RES GP<00467> - Unusual price movement The Stock Exchange has received a message from Orient Resources Group Company Limited which is reproduced as follows:- "This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We have noted the recent increases in the price of the shares of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons, except the proposed negotiation of acquiring the assets as stated in the Company's announcement dated 2 March, 2005, for such increases. We also confirm that there are no other negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Made by the order of Orient Resources Group Company Limited the Board of the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement. As of the date hereof, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises three Executive Directors namely Mr. Zhang Hong Wei (Chairman), Mr. Guan Guo Liang, Mr. Wong Wing Ming, and three Independent Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Chan Ka Si and Mr. Chau Siu Wai and Mr. San Fung. For and on behalf of the board of Orient Resources Group Company Limited Ming Wong Executive Director 19 April, 2005"