NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Nyota Minerals Limited ("Nyota" or "the Company")

New Chief Executive Officer

 Further to the announcement on 20th April, 2011 the directors are pleased to announce that Richard Chase, the new CEO, has today commenced his employment with Nyota.

Chairman Melissa Sturgess commented: "We are delighted to welcome Richard to Nyota. His early start date coincides well with the recent lodging of the Tulu Kapi Mining License Application."

Richard was formerly the Managing Director of Ambrian Partners Limited and a director of Ambrian Nominees Limited; both of which positions he has now resigned.

Save as set out above, there is no further information in relation to the appointment of Richard Chase which is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) and Rule 17 of the AIM Rules.

For further information please contact:

Melissa Sturgess

Nyota Minerals Limited

+44 (0) 20 7379 5012

[email protected]

NOMAD

Jen Boorer / Anthony Rowland

Ambrian Partners Limited

+44 (0)20 7634 4858

BROKER

Guy Wilkes / Will Slack

Ocean Equities Limited

(+44) (0) 20 7786 4370

Rory Scott

Mirabaud Securities LLP

(+44) (0)20 7878 3360

Or visit: http://www.nyotaminerals.com