February 8, 2008 African Copper Issues 7.284 Million New Shares at 70p LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2008) - African Copper PLC (TSX:ACU)(AIM:ACU)(BOTSWANA:AFRICAN COPPER) - Pursuant to the private placement announced on 25 January 2008, the Company confirms the issue of 7,284,000 Ordinary Shares of 1p each at a price of 70p in the Company. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for admission of the shares to AIM, which is expected to take place on 11 February 2007, rather than 4 February 2007 as previously announced on 31 January 2007. Further information about African Copper PLC please visit our website www.africancopper.com or www.sedar.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION: African Copper PLC Marguerite Manshreck-Head Investor Relations (647) 224-7884 Email: margueritemh@africancopper.com Website: www.africancopper.com or Numis Securities Limited (NOMAD) John Harrison / James Black +44 (0) 20 7260 1000 INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Production - Mining and Metals