ANGLO PACIFIC GROUP PLC Board Change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - Jan 8, 2014) -

TSX: APY

News Release

January 8, 2014



                          ANGLO PACIFIC GROUP PLC
                                Board Change


Anglo Pacific Group PLC (the "Company") (LSE: APF) (TSX: APY) regrets
to announce that Mr. Peter M. Boycott, a director of the Company,
passed away on January 7, 2014.

Mr. Boycott had served as an executive director of the Company and as
Chairman of the Board since 1997. As previously announced, he had been
taking a leave of absence from his role as Chairman for health reasons,
but had continued in his role as a director of the Company. Mr. Brian
Wides, who has been serving as Acting Chairman, will continue in the
role.

Mr. Wides commented: "We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our
colleague and friend. Peter made an enormous contribution to the
Company during a career of over 16 years. During this time, the Company
has been transformed into the successful mining royalty company it is
today. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family."

For further information:

Anglo Pacific Group PLC                            +44 (0) 20 3435 7400

Julian Treger - Chief Executive Officer

Brian Wides - Acting Chairman

Georgia Vranaki - Head of Investor Relations

Website:                                       www.anglopacificgroup.com 



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Notes to editors:

About Anglo Pacific

Anglo Pacific is a global mining royalty company. The Company's
strategy is to create the premier base metals and bulk materials listed
royalty company, focusing on accelerating income growth through
investing in royalties on projects that are currently cash flow
generating or are expected to be within the next 24 months. It is a
continuing policy of the Company to pay a substantial portion of these
royalties to shareholders as dividends.



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