MARKET RELEASE 10 November 2011

ABN 66 008 881 712

Level 7, 167 Macquarie Street

Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Telephone: +612 9220 9900

Facsimile: +612 9220 9999

www.gloucestercoal.com.au

Gloucester Coal Welcomes Go-Ahead for Duralie

Extension

Gloucester Coal has welcomed today's decision by the NSW Land and Environment Court granting approval for the Duralie Extension Project.
The approval includes revised conditions which the Company is reviewing.
Chief Executive Brendan McPherson confirmed the Company's strong commitment to environmentally responsible conduct of all its operations.

For Further Information

Marie Festa

Investor Relations Director

+61 405 494 705