ASN Asian Mineral Resources Ltd

Asian Mineral Resources Limited (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: ASN) announced today that Rob Guest will be stepping down as President and CEO and that board member Lai Fook Hoy has been appointed as interim President and CEO. As well, Choo Mun Keong has been appointed Executive Chairman.

In announcing the changes Choo Mun Keong commented that "On behalf of the shareholders, I wish to record our thanks for Rob Guest's contribution to the Company and its Ban Phuc Project in his capacity first as Director General of Ban Phuc Nickel Mines and subsequently as President and CEO of the Company. Fortunately for us Lai Fook Hoy has the required experience to ensure the smooth operation of the business while we find Rob's successor."

Company Profile:

Asian Mineral Resources Limited is developing the Ban Phuc Nickel/Copper Project in Vietnam, a 5 hour drive north-west of Hanoi, in which it has a 90% interest.

For further details on the Company and the Project, please refer to the website at www.asianminres.com.

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Contacts: Asian Mineral Resources Limited Paula Kember CFO 416 360 3412 416 367 1954 (FAX) info@asianminres.com Asian Mineral Resources Limited Lai Fook Hoy CEO +84 4 3773 7997 +84 4 3773 7996 (FAX) lai.fh@asianminres.com www.asianminres.com