Lydian International Ltd. (TSX:LYD) ("Lydian" or "the Company"), a gold-focused
mineral exploration and development company, today announced that Dr. Tim
Coughlin has resigned as a director of the Company, effective today. 


"Lydian's process of transition to a mining company is now well underway and on
a strong footing," said Tim Coughlin. "It is now time for me to make way for new
independent Board appointments and to focus on my executive responsibilities
elsewhere. I wish the new Board and Management team all the very best and extend
my best wishes and gratitude to the entire team, to the communities and to all
our stakeholders in Armenia."


Gordon Wylie, Chairman of the board of directors of the Company, commented, "On
behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Tim for his leadership
and contributions to Lydian from its inception to the completion of the
transition of his leadership of the Company. In particular, we thank Tim for his
support and continued service as a director during the period following his
decision to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, which has helped
enable the successful changeover of his executive leadership role with
continuity on the board. Tim has been instrumental in the Company's success to
date and now leaves the Company in a strong position to carry out its business
plans going forward. We wish him all the best in his quest for new ore
deposits!"


About Lydian International 

Lydian is a gold-focused mineral exploration and development company with
expertise employing "first mover" strategies in emerging exploration
environments. Currently Lydian is focused on Eastern Europe and, in particular,
developing its flagship Amulsar gold project in Armenia. Lydian also has a
pipeline of promising early-stage gold and base metal exploration projects in
the Caucasus regions. Lydian's management team has a track record of success in
grassroots discovery, in acquiring and developing undervalued assets, and in
building companies. Lydian has a strong social agenda and a unique understanding
of the complex social and political issues that characterise emerging
environments. The Company's significant shareholders include the International
Finance Corporation which is a member of the World Bank Group and the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development. More information can be found on
Lydian's web site at www.lydianinternational.co.uk.


Caution regarding forward-looking information: 

This news release may contain certain information that constitutes
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently
characterized by words such as "plan," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe,"
"anticipate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or
conditions "may" or "will" occur and include statements regarding the Company's
future growth. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and
estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to
a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
events or results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in
the exploration and development of mineral properties, mine site planning and
development, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and
other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, permitting and licensing and
other factors described above and in the Company's most recent annual
information form, under the heading "Risk Factors", which has been filed
electronically by means of the Canadian Securities Administrators' website
located at www.sedar.com. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates
or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance
on forward-looking statements. 


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Lydian International Ltd.
Donna Pugsley
Investor Relations
+44 (0)1534 715473 or +44 (0)7797 742800
info@lydianinternational.co.uk
www.lydianinternational.co.uk