HARTSHEAD RESOURCES NL — Capital/Financing Update 2013

Sep 4, 2013

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MARKET RELEASE

5 September 2013

Pura Vida Energy NL

TRADING HALT

The securities of Pura Vida Energy NL (the “Company”) will be placed in Trading Halt Session State at the request of the Company, pending the release of an announcement by the Company. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in Trading Halt Session State until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Monday, 9 September 2013 or when the announcement is released to the market.

Security Code:

PVD

Elizabeth Harris Principal Adviser, Listings Compliance(Perth)

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5 September 2013

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ASX Code: PVD

Ms Tonia Oliveira Senior Advisor, Listings (Perth) ASX Limited Level 8, Exchange Plaza 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000

Dear Tonia,

PURA VIDA ENERGY NL (PVD) REQUEST FOR TRADING HALT

Pursuant to Listing Rule 17.1, PVD requests that an immediate trading halt be granted by the Australian Securities Exchange with respect to its securities pending the release of an announcement to the market in relation to a proposed capital raising.

The trading halt is requested until the earlier of the release of the announcement or prior to the commencement of trading on Friday, 6 September 2013.

PVD is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted.

If you have any queries concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below.

Yours sincerely,

NICHOLAS ONG COMPANY SECRETARY

t: +61 (8) 9226 2011 m: +61 424 598 561 e: nong@puravidaenergy.com.au