East Asia Minerals Announces Management Change

East Asia Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EAS) ("EAS" or the "Company")
announces Dave Anthony, Chief Operating Officer has resigned from his position,
with effect from December 31, 2012. Dave has been involved with several
successful initiatives at East Asia, including assisted with the negotiation of
the IUP extension for the Miwah Project, conduct of engineering studies for the
Sangihe and Miwah projects and initiation of the exploration project at the
Binebase, Bowone and Taware sites. Dave has expressed his appreciation for the
opportunity to lead East Asia Minerals through this period of development and
has stated, "I have been offered an opportunity to join an outstanding company
and develop a world class deposit. Ultimately, this proved to be an offer that
was best for me & my family and one which I couldn't turn down. I remain
convinced that East Asia Minerals presents an excellent investment opportunity
for its shareholders and employees and have agreed to join the Board of
Directors when a position becomes available." 


The announcement of Dave's new posting will be made very soon. We appreciate the
contribution Dave has made to East Asia Minerals and wish him every success in
future. The search for Dave Anthony's replacement has been initiated. 


About East Asia Minerals Corporation

East Asia Minerals (TSX VENTURE:EAS) is an Asian-based, Canadian mineral
exploration company with gold and copper exploration properties in Indonesia,
and uranium exploration properties in Mongolia. In Indonesia, the Company has a
70% to 85% interest in three advanced gold and gold-copper properties located in
Aceh Province, Sumatra, and Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi. The Company owns six
uranium properties, including the advanced Ingiin-Nars, Ulaan Nuur and Enger
uranium projects, and two phosphate properties in Mongolia. Its shares are
listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "EAS".


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, visit the Company's website at www.EAminerals.com.

On Behalf of East Asia Minerals Corporation:

Edward Rochette, Chairman & CEO 

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