Directorate Change

20 Feb 2009 16:21

West African Diamonds plc

Board Changes

20 February 2009 

The Board of West African Diamonds plc ('the Company') announces that Non-Executive Director Julian Treger has offered his resignation from the board of the Company with immediate effect in order to pursue other opportunities.

ENDS

Enquiries:

West African Diamonds

John Teeling, Chairman + 353 1 833 2833

James Campbell, Deputy Chairman +27 83 457 3724

Blue Oar Securities plc

Nick Lovering +44 (0)20 7448 4400

Toby Gibbs

College Hill

Paddy Blewer +44 (0) 20 7457 2020

Nick Elwes

www.westafdiamonds.com