East Africa Metals Inc. announced that Mr. Peter Granata (C.F.O.) and Mr. Jeff Heidema (V.P. Exploration) have tendered their resignations to pursue other opportunities. Both Messrs. Granata and Heidema have been instrumental in the growth of East Africa Metals during their time as Executives of the Company.

The Board and Management of EAM are grateful for their contributions and wish them well in their future endeavours. Effective immediately, Andrew Lee Smith, B.Sc., P.Geo. will be assuming the duties as the Company's Qualified Person, under the definitions of National Instrument 43-101 and will oversee the Company's upcoming drill program.

Ms. Jacqueline Tucker will replace Peter Granata, as the company's Chief Financial Officer Ms. Tucker is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Ms. Tucker has over 30 years' experience in providing professional services to a number of listed entities. Ms. Tucker has served as an officer and a director of a number of public companies that include mining, oil and gas and life sciences.