Asian Mineral Resources Limited announced the appointment of James Askew as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, replacing Michael Brown, effective January 1, 2015. Michael Brown will remain as a Non- Executive Director of the company. Mr. Askew has served as Director, President and Chairman of International Mining and Finance Corporation since January 1997, also as Managing and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Askew currently serves as a Director of Evolution Mining Ltd. and Chairman of Syrah Resources and OceanaGold Corporation. He founded Golden Shamrock Mines, James Askew & Associates (Australian Mining Consultants - AMC) and co-founded Ausdrill.