22 July 2009

Tanfield Group plc

(the "Company")

Director Shareholding

The Company has been informed that John Bridge, Non-executive Director of the Company, has today purchased 10,000 ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company ("Shares") at a price of 59.875 pence per share. 

Following this transaction, Mr. Bridge's interest in the Company comprises 20,508 Shares, representing approximately 0.03% of the Company's current issued Shares.

Further information:

Tanfield Group plc                                Tel: +44 (0) 845 155 7755
Charles Brooks, Finance Director

Arbuthnot Securities                             Tel: +44 (0) 207 012 2000
James Steel / Katie Shelton