Anglo Pacific Group PLC (the "Company") (LSE: APF, TSX: APY) announces the appointment of Mr Michael Blyth as a non-executive director of the Company, effective March 20, 2013.

Mr Blyth has had a distinguished career as a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in audit and corporate governance matters. Mr Blyth has a beneficial interest in the Company of 1400 shares representing approximately 0.001% of the issued ordinary share capital.

Commenting on the appointment, Brian Wides, Acting Chairman of the Company, said:
"We welcome Michael to the Board of the Company and his extensive experience both in audit and corporate governance will make him a valuable addition to the Board."

In accordance with the Listing Rules, there are no additional matters that would require further disclosure under LR 9.6.13 in relation to the appointment of Mr Blyth.

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