[Translation] Ref. PDI/BK-BS-058/2005 3 October 2005 To : President The Stock Exchange of Thailand RE.: Hedging to protect Padaeng's income against any fluctuation in LME zinc price. In September Padaeng has sold forward 20,000 tons of the 2006 zinc production at an average price of 57,315 Baht per ton. This forward sale is to protect Padaeng's income against fluctuation in LME zinc price according to the strategic hedging policy that has started in the end of 2004. Please be informed accordingly. Yours truly, - Signature - (Pinit Vongmasa) Chief Executive Officer Board Secretary Division Tel. 0 2661 9900 Ext. 1402, 1501 Fax. 0 2661 9946