Directorate change

Shanta Gold Ltd Resignation The Board of Directors of Shanta Gold Limited announces that Mr Richard Shead, the Chief Executive Officer of the company has tendered his resignation with effect from 10 March 2008. The Board has accepted this resignation. Further announcements regarding the executive leadership of the company will be made in due course. For further information: Shanta Gold Limited http://www.shantagold.com Walton Imrie Mobile: +27 (0) 82 444 2851 Walter Vorwerk Mobile: +27 (0) 83 308 0080 GMP Securities Europe LLP James Hannon +44 (0) 20 7459 3606 Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited Edward Farmer +44 (0) 20 7614 8384 ---END OF MESSAGE---