East Asia Minerals Corporation Retains TMX Equicom for Investor Relations Services

East Asia Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EAS) ("East Asia Minerals" or "the
Company") today announced that it has retained TMX Equicom to provide strategic
investor relations and financial communications services. 


Under the terms of the agreement, East Asia Minerals will pay TMX Equicom a
monthly retainer fee of $7,500 for select strategic communications services. The
contract term is for 12 months and commences immediately. 


Neither TMX Equicom nor any of its principals have an ownership interest,
directly or indirectly, in East Asia Minerals Corporation or its securities, and
the Company has not granted TMX Equicom or its principals any right to acquire
any such interests. 


TMX Equicom is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group Limited, and provides
strategic communications services to approximately 100 public companies across a
diverse range of industries from its offices in Toronto, Calgary and San Diego. 


The Company also announces the resignation of Michael McAllister as Manager of
Investor Relations. "We appreciate and thank Michael for his contributions to
East Asia Minerals' investor relations program," stated Edward Rochette,
Chairman and CEO.


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.

East Asia Minerals Corporation 

Edward Rochette, Chairman & CEO, 

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