LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/28/2006 -- African Copper Plc ("African Copper" or the "Company") (TSX: ACU)(AIM: ACU)(BSE:AFRICAN COPPER) announces the resignation of Mr. Rod Whyte from the Board of Directors. Mr. Whyte's other commitments now make it difficult for him to continue in his role as a Director of the Company. The Board and management of African Copper wish to thank Mr.Whyte for the commitment and leadership he has shown over his term especially in respect of the valuable advice which he provided in the metallurgical and processing studies relating to the Dukwe Project.

The board and management of African Copper wish Mr. Whyte every success in his future endeavours.