Change of Year End

North River Resources plc / Ticker: NRRP / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining

23 February 2010

North River Resources plc ('North River' or 'the Company)

Change of Year End

North River Resources plc, the AIM listed southern African multi-commodity resource company, announces that its accounting reference date has been changed from 30 June to 31 December and the next audited annual financial statements to be published will be for the 18 month period to 31 December 2010.

The decision has been made to coincide with the financial calendar of Kalahari Minerals plc, a substantial shareholder of the Company, to streamline the Company's accounting processes.

Accordingly, the next unaudited interim results will be in respect of the six month period ending 31 December 2009, followed by a second set of interims in respect of the six month period ending 30 June 2010.

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Notes:

North River Resources Plc is an AIM listed emerging southern African focussed multi commodity resource development company. Its current portfolio includes gold and base metal assets in Namibia; uranium, copper and gold assets in Mozambique; and a historic early stage exploration project in Australia. North River's strategy is to identify, acquire and develop a portfolio of resource opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa at various stages of development in order to create value for its shareholders. The company has a highly experienced board and management of industry and corporate professionals, led by David Steinepreis and Luke Bryan.