12 January 2015

For Immediate Release

Asia Resource Minerals plc ("ARMS" or the "Company")

Announcement of General Meeting and publication of Circular (the "Circular")

Unanimous recommendation to VOTE AGAINST all proposed resolutions

This press release should be read in conjunction with the Circular

Further to its announcement of 6 January, ARMS announces the publication on Monday 12 January 2015 of a Circular and a notice convening a general meeting (the "General Meeting") of the Company enabling shareholders to vote on resolutions proposed by Borneo Bumi Energi and Metal Pte Ltd, a Samin Tan-controlled vehicle, which pertain to the changing of the board.

The General Meeting of the Company will be held at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 4 February 2015 at the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London EC1Y 2BQ.

A copy of the Circular can be accessed via the Company's website at www.asiarmplc.com, or by contacting the Company Secretary.

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