Brisbane, Nov 21, 2008 (ABN Newswire) - Linc Energy Ltd (ASX:LNC)(PINK:LNCYF) advise of a News Release from the South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway in support of Linc Energy's recent announcement that it intends to develop its first commercial UCG/GTL plant in South Australia.

"Mr Holloway says the decision by Queensland-based Linc Energy to develop its first commercial underground coal gasification and gas-to-liquid plant in South Australia's Arckaringa Basin is great News for the State's economy."

The SAPEX areas in South Australia are obviously very important to Linc Energy. Peter Bond, Linc Energy's CEO said "The whole Linc team is very happy to be focussing on the Arckaringa Basin in SA as it truly is a world class asset. Having government support is very important and we are grateful for the open dialogue we have had with Minister Holloway."

The full media release is below.

News Release
www.ministers.sa.gov.au

Hon Paul Holloway
Minister for Mineral Resources
Development Minister for Urban Development and Planning Minister for Small Business
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

LINC ENERGY TO INVEST IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway today welcomed Linc Energy's decision to step up its investment in South Australia.

Mr Holloway says the decision by Queensland-based Linc Energy to develop its first commercial underground coal gasification and gas-to-liquid plant in South Australia's Arckaringa Basin is great news for the State's economy.

"The decision by Linc Energy to proceed with this significant investment in South Australia will mean new jobs both in the Arckaringa Basin and in Adelaide to provide support services," Mr Holloway says.

"The Rann Government is also delighted Linc Energy plans to relocate engineers and drilling equipment as well as move or establish a number of relevant project services to South Australia."

"This Government has been working hard during the past six years to create a climate of confidence that allows resource companies to invest and explore within South Australia.

"Linc Energy's announcement confirms South Australia's supportive polices can not only lure explorers, but can also ensure the crucial follow-up investment into mine construction, support services and technological development."

Linc Energy's decision to focus on South Australia to develop its first commercial UCG and GTL plant follows the company's acquisition of SAPEX.

The move by Linc Energy follows the recent announcement by Copper Range Ltd of its decision to relocate its offices to Adelaide from Sydney to be closer to its South Australian operations.

Mr Holloway says the steady flow of investment follows South Australia's recognition in the annual ResourceStocks magazine's World Risk Survey for 2008. That survey ranked South Australia as the least risky jurisdiction in Australia for investing in mining and exploration and second in the world.

"The resurgence in interest in South Australia as an investment destination for mining companies is due to the confidence building policies pursued by this Government, especially the innovative Plan for Accelerating Exploration, or PACE," Mr Holloway says.

"This Government's concerted effort to cut red tape in the resources sector has already generated record-breaking growth in exploration spending, which is now being gradually transformed into investment in mine development and construction within South Australia."

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