Director Declaration

NEWS RELEASE, 15 DECEMBER 2016

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, Antofagasta plc (the "Company") announces that Tim Baker, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a director of Rye Patch Gold Corp. with effect from 14 December 2016. 

Investors - London Media (Brunswick)

Andrew Lindsay [email protected] Carole Cable [email protected]

Paresh Bhanderi [email protected] Will Medvei [email protected]

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