Tanzania Minerals Corp. Announces Resignation of Director

VANCOUVER, April 5, 2013 - Tanzania Minerals Corp. (the "Company" or "Tanzania") (TSX-V: TZM) (FRANKFURT: TM0) announces that John Knowles has resigned from the board of directors, effective April 4, 2013 in order to concentrate on his other business interests. Mr. Knowles has served as a director since March 2011.

Kal Matharu, President & CEO of TZM commented "I would like to thank John for his input and guidance during his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors. John continues to be a supporter of TZM and its projects, and will act in an advisory role going forward."

Tanzania Minerals Corp. is an emerging junior exploration company trading on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company has an extensive portfolio of projects in Tanzania.


On behalf of the Board of Directors of Tanzania Minerals Corp.

"Kal Matharu"
Kal Matharu, President & CEO



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Statements included in this announcement, including statements concerning our plans, intentions and expectations, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward looking statements". Forward looking statements may be identified by words including "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "expects" and similar expressions. The Company cautions readers that forward looking statements, including without limitation those relating to the Company's future operations and business prospects are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements.



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