Asian Mineral Resources Limited ("AMR") (TSX VENTURE:ASN) is pleased to announce
today that Mr. Simon Booth will assume the role of President and Chief Executive
Officer of AMR with immediate effect. Mr. Michael Brown, who has been interim
President and CEO, will step down but continue as a Non-Executive Director of
AMR.


Mr. Booth has been General Manager of Operations for the Ban Phuc Nickel
Project, overseeing all aspects of the construction and operations of the
project since August 2012. He brings over 30 years of experience with major
mining groups, including Newmont, Normandy Mining, Xstrata, Rio Tinto and Crew
Gold, having been involved in strategic planning, exploration, construction, and
underground and surface mine operations. Mr. Booth is a Member of the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Company
Directors, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration and a former Vice
President of the Northern Territory Minerals Council. 


Mr. Jan Castro, Chairman of AMR, stated, "We are delighted to have Simon
stepping up to the CEO role. During the short period that Simon has been with
AMR, he has demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently
advance completion of construction. We look forward to Simon's leadership in
bringing the Ban Phuc Nickel Project into production and realizing the full
potential of AMR. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Michael for
his contributions as interim CEO during the last few months."


Company Profile: 

Asian Mineral Resources Limited is developing the Ban Phuc Nickel Project,
located 160 km north-west of Hanoi in the Son La Province, which is 90% owned by
its subsidiary Ban Phuc Nickel Mines LLC. The development of the project is in
advanced stages, with underground and surface infrastructure near completion and
commercial production expected to occur by June 2013. For further details on AMR
and the Ban Phuc Nickel Project, please refer to AMR's website at
www.asianminres.com.


Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements." All
statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including
without limitation, statements regarding completion of the project and the
achievement of expected benefits, potential mineralization and reserves,
exploration results and future plans and objectives of AMR are forward-looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
AMR's expectations are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in AMR's
Annual Information Form and elsewhere in AMR's documents filed from time-to-time
with the TSX Venture Exchange and other regulatory authorities. Forward-looking
statements are qualified entirely by this cautionary statement and are given
only as at the date of this press release. AMR disclaims any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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