Statement re Trading Halt

RNS Number:4215K
Ballarat Goldfields N.L.
13 October 2006

BALLARAT GOLDFIELDS NL
ASX and Media release: 13 October 2006



                                  Trading Halt



Ballarat Goldfields N.L. (BGF) confirms that it is in the process of corporate
discussions which may lead to a merger being recommended by the BGF directors.


BGF expects to shortly be in a position to provide an update in this regard and
accordingly seeks a trading halt to last until the commencement of trade on
Tuesday 17 October 2006 by which time it expects to update the market.


BGF is not aware of any reason why this trading halt should not be granted.


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For further information, please visit our website www.ballarat-goldfields.com.au
or contact Joel Forwood, Manager Corporate and Markets, on 03 5327 1111


 
ASX
MARKET RELEASE

13 October 2006

Ballarat Goldfields NL

TRADING HALT


The securities of Ballarat Goldfields NL (the "Company") will be placed in 
pre-open at the request of the Company, pending the release of an announcement 
by the Company.  Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in 
pre-open until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Tuesday, 
17 October 2006 or when the announcement is released to the market.

Security Code:
BGF



James Gerraty
Manager, Issuers (Melbourne)




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