Sale of Ghana Exploration Prospect

Mwana Africa PLC

Sale of Ghana Exploration Prospect

London, 23 February 2010- Mwana Africa PLC ("Mwana") is pleased to announce that it has received notification from ASX-listed Shaw River Resources ("SRR") (ASX:SRR) that SRR has exercised its right to acquire Mwana's 80% interest in the Butre Ahanta exploration joint venture in Ghana ("Butre Ahanta"), pursuant to an option agreement entered into in September 2009.

Under the terms of the agreement, SRR were granted a period of six months to evaluate the prospect in return for assuming up to $50,000 of the costs incurred by the joint venture in the period. SRR were also granted an option to acquire Mwana's interest in the concession for a cash consideration of $200,000 minus the costs incurred.

Following the conclusion of SRR's evaluation process, Mwana and SRR have agreed revised terms of the transaction. In place of cash consideration, SRR will issue to Mwana 980,000 ordinary SSR shares, provided that the market value of the shares on issue is at least $150,000. Mwana has agreed to hold the shares for a minimum period of three months from the date of issue. If, however, the market value of the shares on issue is below $150,000, SRR will instead pay to Mwana a cash consideration of $150,000.

Completion is expected by 31 March 2010.

Enquiries:

Oliver Baring, Chairman Tel: 020 7654 5580

Mwana Africa PLC

Mike Jones / Guy Blakeney Tel. 020 7050 6500

Canaccord Adams Limited

Tom Randell / Anca Spiridon Tel: 020 7726 8400

Merlin

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