Holding(s) in Company

Shanta Gold Limited

                               Holding in Company

Shanta Gold Limited (the "Company") was informed on 12 April 2010 that Barbrook
Ltd had acquired 475,000 ordinary shares of 0.01p each in the Company.

Following the acquisition of shares described above, Barbrook Ltd has a total
holding of 9,905,000 ordinary shares in the Company which represents 9.42% of
the issued share capital of the Company.


Contact details:

Shanta Gold Limited
Walter Vorwerk
Tel: [phone]

Fairfax I.S. PLC
Ewan Leggat / Laura Littley
Tel: [phone]





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