Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers.
On January 24, 2013, Stephen D. Kelley notified the Board of Directors of Scio
Diamond Technology Corporation (the "Company") of his resignation, effective on
January 24, 2013. The Company is currently considering various alternatives in
its search for Mr. Kelley's replacement; however, as of the date of this report
a decision on this matter has not been made.