Holding(s) in Company

Shanta Gold Limited

                           19 October 2009

                         Holding in Company

Shanta Gold Limited (the "Company") was informed on 8 September 2009
that Obtala Resources plc ceased to have a disclosable shareholding
in the Company as of 7 September 2009.

Contact:

Shanta Gold Limited 

http://www.shantagold.com

Walton Imrie
Mobile: [phone]

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

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