Directorate Change

Aminex PLC
30 April 2007

30 APRIL 2007



                                   AMINEX PLC


                            APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR


Aminex PLC ("Aminex"), the oil and gas company listed in London and Dublin,
today announces the appointment of Andrew Hay as a Non-Executive Director
effective immediately.


Andrew Hay has spent his career in investment banking in London and New York.
Since 1999 he has been head of corporate finance at LCF Edmond de Rothschild
Securities Ltd., the London arm of the LCF Rothschild Group.  In the past has
held senior positions at both Schroders and ING Barings.  Mr. Hay has been
advising Aminex since 2002.


Mr. Hay's only other directorship now and over the five years preceding the date
of appointment is LCF Edmond de Rothschild Securities Ltd.


Mr Hay holds no shares or share options in Aminex.


The Company confirms that there are no other matters requiring disclosure in
relation to Regulation 16.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Irish Listing Rules and
Regulation 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the UK Listing Rules.


Commenting on this announcement, Derek Tughan, Aminex Chairman, said: "Andrew
Hay has been associated with Aminex for some time and has provided us with
invaluable support.  We very much welcome his presence on our board as a
non-executive director and will be asking shareholders to elect him at our
forthcoming AGM."



Further info:

Brian Hall                        Chief Executive, Aminex           [phone]

Archie Berens                     Pelham  Public Relations          [phone]  or
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