April 23, 2007      0700 GMT

(Houston, London, Singapore) Intertek Group plc (Intertek), a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announced that its Caleb Brett division has acquired Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (Genalysis).

GENALYSIS provides analytical testing and sample preparation services to mining, ore and mineral companies on a global basis. With locations in Australia and South Africa, Genalysis carries out testing in one large centralised laboratory facility. This provides clients with expertise "under one roof" and enhanced quality control.

The acquisition of Genalysis complements Intertek’s existing global minerals services, network and capacity. Intertek provides analytical services to the world's mineral, ore and mining industries with facilities in Indonesia, China, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and North America.

Genalysis offers sample preparation and analytical testing services for metals including gold, platinum, copper and nickel. Genalysis processes more than one million samples per year, offering fire assay, leachwell, partial digest and cyanide techniques. Genalysis operates a state-of-the-art laboratory in Perth and sample preparation facilities in Kalgoorlie and Adelaide (Australia) and Johannesburg (South Africa).

Mark Loughead, Executive Vice President and CEO for Intertek Caleb Brett Division, states “The expertise and services provided by Genalysis further expands our capability to meet the growing global demand for mineral testing services and delivers complementary services that bring value to our mining, exploration and production customers.”

Terry Wheeler, Genalysis Managing Director, said “We look forward to incorporating the industry expertise of Genalysis’ people and our state-of-the-art facilities with those at Intertek. The combination takes our business to the next level, offering a superior package of services to our global customers. Perth is a major international hub for minerals testing and exporting and Johannesburg provides strategic support for various African commodities, including the platinum market. Our business has performed strongly, supported by the Australian minerals trade, and will accelerate with Intertek’s global reach, network and customers.”

John Fowler, Regional Manager - Minerals Asia, said “The acquisition of Genalysis is a major step in Intertek’s goal is to be the recognized leader for minerals analytical testing in Asia Pacific. Intertek customers will greatly benefit from Genalysis’ strategic locations.”

About GENALYSIS:
Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty Ltd has provided analytical services to the mineral exploration and production industry since 1975. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Genalysis employees over 300 staff and has additional operations in Kalgoorlie, Adelaide and Johannesburg. Genalysis is an accredited National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia laboratory, and is approved by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service for the receipt and treatment of samples from interstate and overseas. Genalysis is an Associate Member of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Inc. and a Member of the Standards Association of Australia. For further information, visit www.genalysis.com.au.

About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. For further information, visit www.intertek.com.

Intertek’s Mineral Services Division provides analytical services to the world’s ore and mineral and mining industry, including laboratory analysis, assay, inspection, consulting and related expertise. Intertek offers a wide range of R&D, laboratory testing, inspection, consultancy, outsourcing and related activities to support clients on a global basis. For further information, visit www.intertek-cb.com/minerals/ .

Contact Intertek Caleb Brett Division
Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director
Telephone: +1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com

Contact Genalysis:
Terry Wheeler, Managing Director Genalysis
Telephone: +61 8 9251 8100 (Australia)
Email: genalysis@genalysis.com.au

Contact Intertek Minerals
John Fowler, Regional Manager - Minerals Asia
Telephone: +62 8161809012
Email: john.fowler@intertek.com