ARMS.L Regulatory News (ARMS)

19 November 2014

For Immediate Release

Interim Management Statement

Production Report for Q3 2014

Asia Resource Minerals plc ("ARMS" or "The Company") today issues its Production Report for the third quarter ended 30 September 2014.

Highlights

· Third quarter coal mined for PT Berau 6.5 million tonnes, up 7% over Q3 2013

· Lower released prices for PT Berau, down 9% over Q3 2013

· On track to reach 2014 production target of 24.2 million tonnes

· Production cost of sales for 9 months ended 30 September $37.0/t (Q3 2013: $38.1/t)

Amir Sambodo, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Resource Minerals plc, said: "Despite the continued weakness in thermal coal markets, I am nonetheless pleased to be able to report a solid set of Q3 numbers. We continue to take action to reduce our cost base and remain confident that in overall terms our production cost of sales for the full year will be lower than 2013. At the same time, we remain on track to achieve our production target of 24.2mt."

Production Report

Berau Coal mined 6.5 million tonnes of coal in the third quarter, 7% higher than in Q3 2013. Berau's stripping ratio for the year to date reduced to 8.7, a reduction of 2% over the same period last year. The year to date average selling price was $55.4/t, which is 8% lower than the same period in 2013. Berau is on target to mine 24.2 million tonnes for 2014.

Production Report for the Third Quarter ended 30 September 2014 (unaudited)

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This Interim Management Statement ('IMS') and Production Report is prepared to meet the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority ('FSA') to provide additional information to shareholders. The IMS and Production Report should not be relied on for any other purpose or by any other party.