10 January 2018

Kibo Mining Plc (AIM:KIBO; AltX:KBO), the multi-asset, African focused energy and resource company, is pleased to announce an update on the Memorandum Of Understanding ('MOU') and Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA') for the Mbeya Coal to Power Project ('MCPP') following a productive meeting with the Tanzania Ministry for Energy ('the Ministry') and Tanzania Electric Supply Company ('TANESCO') on Monday 8 January 2018 during which significant progress was made towards the expedited completion of the PPA process.

The meeting demonstrated a clear strategy on the part of the Ministry and TANESCO for the prompt conclusion of the PPA process, which will enable financial close of the MCPP, which the Company believes could then be in production in 36 months. Clear deliverables were identified, and individual roles and responsibilities agreed to ensure successful completion of the PPA by the end of Q1 2018. To ensure that this expedited PPA deadline can be met, the Ministry proposed specific changes to the MOU to create a more streamlined process and procedure; and within this context the Ministry and TANESCO made firm commitments to deliver the signed MOU by no later than 31 January 2018.

LouisCoetzee, CEO of Kibo Mining, commented: 'Kiboisencouraged by the diligent approach taken by the Ministry and TANESCO in taking decisive pre-emptive steps to secure an expedited PPA process; we remain positive that the Ministry will honor its commitment to meet the deadlines and deliverables agreed upon during Monday's meeting.

'Weshould be very clear on the fact that the most important date at this stage is not the date on which the MOU is signed (the MOU is only a means to an end, i.e. the PPA), but the date on which we have a final PPA in hand. At the meeting on Monday, the commitment of all stakeholders was secured for a firm expedited PPA date, demonstrating positive progress.

Benefiting from strong regional and local support, the MCPP is of key national importance, aiming to alleviate the acute power deficiency in Tanzania. As such, signing the PPA will be a pivotal moment forKiboand the development of the MCPP. We would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and I look forward to updating them further in the near future.'

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