Appointment of Director

31 May 2019

Trans-Siberian Gold plc

("TSG", the "Company" or the "Group")

Appointment of Director

Trans-Siberian Gold plc (TSG.LN), a low cost, high grade gold producer in Russia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eugene Antonov to the Board as Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect.

Mr Antonov has more than 20 years' experience in the mining industry including senior operational and financial appointments with companies including Kinross and Bema Gold Corporation. Mr Antonov has been the COO of TSG in a non-board capacity since 1 August 2018. Mr Antonov holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management in Toronto and is also a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants in Canada.

Mr Antonov's appointment strengthens the depth of the TSG Board. The Board comprises two executive directors and five non-executive directors, two of whom are considered independent.

Mr Eugene Antonov, aged 44, does not currently hold any Ordinary Shares in TSG. As announced on 3 May 2019, Mr. Antonov has entered into a conditional SPA to purchase 80,249 ordinary shares pursuant to the Secondary Sale.

There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2g of the AIM Rules for Companies.

Alexander Dorogov, Chief Executive Officer of TSG, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Eugene to the Board of TSG. Eugene's appointment recognises his contribution to the Company and the senior management team to date and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Eugene as a member of the Board."

ENDS

About TSG

TSG is focused on low cost, high grade mining operations and stable gold production from its 100% owned Asacha Gold Mine in Far East Russia. The Group also holds the licence for the development and exploration of the Rodnikova deposit, one of the largest gold fields in South Kamchatka.

Additional information is available from the Company's website: www.trans-siberiangold.com

Market Abuse Regulations

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Disclaimer

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