African Minerals Limited announced that Alan Watling, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, has notified the Board of his intention to retire on May 1, 2012, resigned from the Board and as CEO. The successful commencement of operations at the Tonkolili project in December 2011 marked completion of the 14 month development from a greenfield project into a fully integrated mine, rail and port operation, which was overseen by Mr. Watling. Mr. Watling will be available to support the company as required to effect a handover of responsibilities.