Change of name of nominated adviser



China Africa Resources plc

("China Africa" or the "Company")

Change of name of nominated adviser

The Company's nominated adviser and broker has changed from Ambrian Partners Limited ("Ambrian") to RFC Group Limited ("RFC Group"). It should be noted that RFC Group will operate its nominated adviser activities in the UK through Ambrian.

From May 2012, RFC Group will be renamed RFC Ambrian Group Limited and Ambrian will be renamed RFC Ambrian Limited.

ENDS

Enquiries:

Rod Webster

Chief Executive Officer

China Africa Resources plc

020 7917 2989

Dean Friday

Commercial & Investor Relations Manager

China Africa Resources plc

020 7917 2989

Nominated Adviser and Broker

Ambrian Partners Limited

Samantha Harrison / Jen Boorer

020 7634 4700