Directorate Change

16 July 2009

BISICHI MINING PLC

Resignation of Director                            

Bisichi Mining PLC ("Bisichi"), the listed mining company with direct coal
mining operations in South Africa, announces the resignation of Tom Kearney,
Commercial Director, from the board effective 31st July 2009. Tom Kearney has
accepted a position with another company.

Andrew Heller, Managing Director of Bisichi, said: "Tom has made a substantial
contribution to Bisichi during the past six years and we wish him every success
in his new role."

For further information, please call:

Andrew Heller, Bisichi Mining PLC [phone]