Stock Option Grants

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NEWS RELEASE

STOCK OPTION GRANTS

December 16, 2010 TSXV Symbol: EAS

East Asia Minerals Corporation (the “Company”) wishes to announce that it has entered into a stock option agreement granting the right and option to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company at $7.50 per share exercisable in whole or in part on or before five years from December 16, 2010.

EAST ASIA MINERALS CORPORATION

Per: “Michael A. Hawkins”

Michael A. Hawkins, Director

Contact Information:

Michael Hawkins, President and CEO Vancouver T: (604) 684-2183 E: [email protected]

Nick Kohlmann, Corporate Communications Toronto T: (416) 792-8734 E: [email protected]

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