Board Change

6th June 2012

African Barrick Gold plc (the "Company" or "ABG")

Board Change

ABG has been informed that Jamie Sokalsky has been appointed as President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick") replacing Aaron Regent. With respect to Aaron Regent's position on the ABG Board and role as Chairman we will provide further details in due course. It is expected that Barrick will seek to nominate another Director to the Board of ABG. The Board of ABG will convene at that time to consider the role of Chairman.

ENQUIRIES

For further information contact:

African Barrick Gold plc +44 (0)207 129 7150

Andrew Wray, Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Giles Blackham, Investor Relations Manager

RLM Finsbury +44 (0)207 251 3801

Charles Chichester