Directorate change

Shanta Gold Limited
                        ('Shanta Gold' or 'the Company')

                                 26 April 2011

Directorate Change

David Scott, an executive director of the Company, today gave notice of his
intention to resign as a director of Shanta Gold. Mr Scott will cease to be a
director of the Company on 26 June 2011.

Walton Imrie, Chairman of Shanta Gold commented:

"David has made a valuable contribution to Shanta Gold as an executive director.
His decision to resign is as a result of an offer to fulfil the role of Chief
Executive Officer of a private Tanzanian based exploration company. On behalf of
my fellow directors we wish David every success in his new role."


For further information, please contact:

 Shanta Gold Limited   Tel: [phone]
 Walter Vorwerk


 Nominated Adviser and Broker   Tel: [phone]
 Fairfax I.S. PLC
 Ewan Leggat / Laura Littley









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