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 Director
from the ABG Board, with effect from the 31st August 2014.

Commenting on the change, ABG's Chairman Kelvin Dushnisky said, "I would like
to thank Rick for his valuable commitment and support to ABG during his time on
the Board and wish him all the best for the future."

Following this change, the ABG Board will comprise ten members, including seven
Independent Non-Executive Directors, two Non-Executive Directors and one
Executive Director.

ENQUIRIES

For further information contact:

African Barrick Gold plc                       +44 (0)207 129 7150

Andrew Wray, Chief Financial Office
Giles Blackham, Investor Relations Manager

Bell Pottinger                                 +44 (0)203 772 2500

Daniel Thöle