Directorate Change

RNS Number:5379K
South China Resources PLC
21 December 2007


SOUTH CHINA RESOURCES WITHDRAWS FROM TIBET NEGOTIATIONS AND CEASES OPERATIONS IN
                                     CHINA.

                       DAVID TYRWHITT RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR

South China Resources Plc ("South China" or the "Company") today announces that
it has decided not to proceed with further negotiations to acquire a 53%
interest in the Zhunuo Copper Project ("the Project") in Tibet, China.

This decision is set against a background of increased Chinese regulatory
resistance to foreign mining investment in nationally significant and strategic
metal deposits in China. South China's efforts to progress the acquisition in
line with its Exploration and Mining Right Cooperation and Sale Agreement with
Qinghai Province Geermu Zangge Kalium Fertiliser Company Limited have been
(blocked).

After reviewing many other potential mining acquisitions and relationships in
China during 2007 the Company has determined that in all cases the price
expected by vendors relative to the quality of projects it reviewed did not
warrant further investment.

The Company accordingly announces it is terminating its remaining relationships
in China.

Following these terminations, the South China Board has considered how best to
utilise  present and future cash reserves. After careful consideration the
Company is proposing to pursue a new investing strategy in Southern Africa.

The strategy of the Company will now be to make investments in the mining and
minerals sector. The geographical focus will be in Southern Africa. The
investments may be either quoted or unquoted and may be in companies,
partnerships, joint ventures or direct interests in energy projects. The Company
intends to be an involved and active investor even though it might not hold a
controlling interest in its investments.  Accordingly, where necessary, the
Company may seek participation in the management or board of directors of a
company in which the Company invests. The Directors intend that they will
undertake initial assessments and due diligence on potential investments
themselves and will take appropriate professional advice if merited by the
circumstances.

The new strategy of the Company will be the subject of a shareholder resolution
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Company is currently pursuing potential leads and will issue further
announcements as appropriate.


                            Resignation of Director


David Tyrwhitt, Executive Director of South China Resources Plc, has resigned
his position as Director of the Company effective immediately.

Nathan McMahon, Executive Chairman stated "The Company's focus has now moved to
territories and targets that are not core to Dr Tyrwhitt's expertise.
Accordingly he has offered to resign from the Company. We would like to thank
David for his contribution to South China Resources Plc".
For further information, please contact:

South China Resources plc
Tim Horgan                                                 [phone]

Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited
Hugh Oram                                                  [phone]

Parkgreen Communications
Beth Harris/ Laura Llewelyn                                [phone]



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