Re Directorate

Aminex PLC
13 June 2001

AMINEX PLC

13 June 2001

Aminex PLC, the oil and gas company listed on the London and Dublin Stock
Exchanges, has received notification that Robin McFarlane has retired from the
Board of the Company as of June 8, 2001 due to his current workload and
commitments.

For further information:

Aminex PLC

Simon Butterfield, Finance Director 020 7240 1600

www.aminex-plc.com