SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE MINING LIMITED — Share Issue/Capital Change 2012

Apr 16, 2012

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 17 APRIL 2012

ASX Compliance Pty Limited Level 8, Exchange Plaza 2 The Esplanade PERTH WA 6000

Dear Sir/Madam

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE MINING LIMITED ‐ RELEASE OF SECURITIES FROM ESCROW

In accordance with Listing Rule 3.10A, we advise that the following securities will be released from escrow on 2 May 2012.

Security description	Number
Chess Depositary Interests restricted	1,301,700

Yours faithfully Southern Hemisphere Mining Limited

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Derek Hall Company Secretary

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