Directorate Change

1st September 2014 African Barrick Gold plc (the "Company" or "ABG") Directorate Change ABG announces that Rick McCreary has stepped down as a Non-Executive Directorfrom the ABG Board, with effect from the 31st August 2014. Commenting on the change, ABG's Chairman Kelvin Dushnisky said, "I would liketo thank Rick for his valuable commitment and support to ABG during his time onthe Board and wish him all the best for the future." Following this change, the ABG Board will comprise ten members, including sevenIndependent Non-Executive Directors, two Non-Executive Directors and oneExecutive Director. ENQUIRIES For further information contact: African Barrick Gold plc +44 (0)207 129 7150 Andrew Wray, Chief Financial OfficeGiles Blackham, Investor Relations Manager Bell Pottinger +44 (0)203 772 2500

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