Directorate

RJB MINING PLC
23 August 1999

                                       
                        RJB Mining PLC - Board Changes


RJB Mining PLC announces the appointment of Mr Brian Staples as a Non-
Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 September 1999.  Mr
Staples will replace Sir Ross Buckland, who will step down as non-Executive
Director at the end of September.

Mr Staples has been Chief Executive of Amey Group since 1997.  His previous
positions have included Chief Executive roles at United Utilities, North West
Water and Tarmac Construction Ltd.  Mr Staples will assume the Chairmanship of
the Remuneration Committee when Sir Ross leaves.

In addition, George Jarrett, Managing Director of the Plant and Mining
Services Division and a Main Board Director, has advised the Board of his
intention to retire as a Director at the end of August 1999, after 33 years
with the Company and on reaching the age of 65 years.  Responsibility for the
Plant Division will be shared between the other operational directors and the
divisional management team that Mr Jarrett has established over many years.

Commenting on these changes, John Robinson Chairman of RJB Mining PLC, said:

'We very much welcome the appointment of Brian Staples and believe that his
broad experience gained in both the construction and utilities sectors will be
of great benefit to the Company.   We thank Sir Ross for all his significant
contribution, and support during his years on the Board, and wish him well for
the future.

'We also wish George a long and happy retirement after his many years of
dedicated service to the Group.  He has been a considerable asset to the
Company and his presence on the Board will be missed.  I am delighted,
however, to report that George has agreed to act as a consultant to the Group
for the next year, to assist in the transferral of duties for the operations
under his responsibility.'
                                       
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