Connecticut Office:

Form 20-F, File No. 001-32500

PO Box 577

Trade Symbol:

Sherman, CT  06784

TSX:

 TNX

Tel:  1-844-364-1830

NYSE MKT:  TRX

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News Release – February 16, 2016

Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corporation

Announces Change to Board and Technical Committee

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired February 16, 2016) - Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corporation (TSX:TNX)(NYSE MKT:TRX) (the "Company") announces that Professor Abdul Mruma has resigned as a director of the Company.  As Professor Mruma’s heavy schedule over the past year did not permit him to attend Board meetings, the Board understands his decision and wishes to thank Professor Mruma for his valuable contribution to the Company and wishes him all the best in the future.

The Company is also pleased to announce that Ulrich Rath and Jeffrey Duval have been appointed as members of the Technical Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

James E. Sinclair

Chief Executive Officer

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