Newton Resources Ltd — Board/Management Information 2012

Feb 29, 2012

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(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1231)

RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board announces that Mr. Jing Zhiqing has tendered his resignation as an executive director of the Company and the chief of mine construction of the Group with effect from 29 February 2012 as he would like to spend more time to pursue his personal endeavours.

The board of directors (the “Board”) of Newton Resources Ltd (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announces that Mr. Jing Zhiqing (“Mr. Jing”) has tendered his resignation as an executive director of the Company and the chief of mine construction of the Group with effect from 29 February 2012 as he would like to spend more time to pursue his personal endeavours.

Mr. Jing has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company and the Stock Exchange.

The Board would like to express its appreciation to Mr. Jing for his contribution to the Company during his term of directorship with the Company.

By Order of the Board of Newton Resources Ltd

Yao Zanxun

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, 29 February 2012

As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. Yao Zanxun, Ms. Yu Shuxian, Mr. Li Yuelin, Mr. Lin Zeshun and Mr. Liu Yongxin; the non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Tsang Yam Pui, Mr. Lam Wai Hon, Patrick and Mr. Cheng Chi Ming, Brian; and the independent nonexecutive directors of the Company are Mr. Tsui King Fai, Mr. Lee Kwan Hung and Mr. Wu Wai Leung, Danny.