EAS East Asia Minerals Corporation

East Asia Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EAS) ("EAS" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling on Phase one of the 4,600
metre drill program at Sangihe Island on the Bawone, Binebase sites, plus the
highly prospective Taware Valley / Sedi site. This is execution of the program
that was previously announced in October (see press release dated October 9,
2012) to follow up on phase one and phase two drilling programs completed in
previous years at the Binebase and Bawone zones.


The exploration program will be comprised of a total of 4,600 metres of
drilling. The program will be subdivided in the following manner: Binebase
mineralization zone extension will consist of 12 holes totaling 1800 metres;
Bawone mineralization zone extension will consist of 12 holes totaling 1800
metres; Kupa & Taware scout holes will consist of 8 holes totaling 1000 metres.
The estimated total cost for the drilling and assaying program, is $2.8 million.


Frank Rocca, Vice President of Exploration with East Asia Minerals stated:
"Based upon recent evaluation of geomagnetics and interpretation of previous
drilling results, we are very enthused that these initiatives will lead to
extension of the existing Binebase & Bawone ore zones plus exploration of the
highly prospective Taware / Sedi area."


There are three objectives for the proposed drilling program to be undertaken on
Sangihe Island in 2012. The first objective is to increase the Inferred Resource
ounces at the Binebase mineralized zones and define the boundaries of the
mineralized zone. This may also convert some of the Inferred Resources to
Indicated Resources. The second objective is to define resource extensions along
strike of the Bawone mineralized zone towards Salurang, and to increase the
tonnage of the Inferred Resource. The final objective of the exploration program
is to drill scouting holes in the Kupa and Taware valleys. The scouting holes
will target quartz veins in both valleys that have returned high grade assay
values in grab and channel samples taken in previous years.


The Sangihe Gold-Copper Project is located on the island of Sangihe off the
northern coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia and has an existing National Instrument
43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 27.3 million tonnes averaging 0.95
g/t gold and 13.58 g/t silver for 836,718 ounces gold and 11,927,237 ounces
Silver (using a 0.25 g/t gold cut-off) in near and at surface oxides and
sulphides. The resource estimate is contained within two separate bodies, the
Binebase and Bawone, being separated by approximately one kilometre of shallow
untested cover. At a 0.25 g/t gold cut-off, 65 percent of the tonnage estimate
is contained in the Binebase portion of the deposit. The gold ounces are
approximately equally divided between Binebase and Bawone. (Please see East Asia
Minerals news release dated September 22, 2010).


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
nine 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".


Frank Rocca, AusIMM, Vice President Exploration of the Company, and a qualified
person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the
scientific and technical information in this press release.


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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Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this News Release, which are not historical in nature and
describe the Company's anticipated drilling campaign, constitute "forward
looking statements" within the meaning of that phrase under applicable Canadian
securities law. When used in this News Release, such statements use words such
as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "anticipate" and other similar terms.
Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and
should not be read as guarantees of future or performance results. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on any forward looking statement.
Forward looking statements are based on assumptions, estimates, analysis and
opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of
trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors
that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at
the date that such statements are made. The Company believes that the
assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are
reasonable. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the
Company's future exploration and development activities; the impact of the
appointments; timely receipt of third party or regulatory approvals; and the
Company's ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable
terms. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all
factors and assumptions which may have been used and that these factors and
assumptions may be incomplete or incorrect. Forward looking statements are also
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied
by such forward looking information. Except as required by applicable securities
laws, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward
looking statements to reflect events or changes in circumstances that occur
after the date hereof. Forward-looking statements should not be construed as
investment advice. Readers should perform a detailed, independent investigation
and analysis of the Company and are encouraged to seek independent professional
advice before making any investment decision.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
East Asia Minerals
+1-604-684-2183
info@eaminerals.com
www.eaminerals.com

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