Publication of Prospectus

African Barrick Gold plc (the "Company")

Document available for inspection: Prospectus

Copies of the above document have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Documents Viewing Facility, which is situated at:

Financial Services Authority

25 The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HS

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7066 1000

Copies of the Prospectus will be available for collection at the Company's registered office, which is situated at:

Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP

Broadgate West

9 Appold Street

London

EC2A 2AP

For further information, please contact:

Finsbury Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 3801

Robin Walker

Andrew Mitchell