EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED - RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED
(Incorporated in Canada)
(Canadian Registration number BC0722783)
(South African Registration number 2007/006318/10)
Share Code TSX: ELR ISIN: CA 2768551038
Share Code AIM: ELR ISIN: CA 2768551038
Share Code JSE: EPS ISIN: CA 2768551038

August 17, 2012
Trading Symbol: ELR (TSX & AIM) EPS (JSE)

AIM NOTIFICATION

EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED
(the 'Company')


RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR


Eastern Platinum Limited announces that Mr. John Hawkrigg has resigned from the
Board of Directors. The Company wishes to extend its gratitude for Mr. Hawkrigg's
efforts and guidance as a Director and wishes Mr. Hawkrigg all the best for his future
endeavours.


Total shares issued and outstanding: 928,187,807

For further information contact:
Investor Relations
Website: www.eastplats.com
Email: info@eastplats.com
Tel: 1-(604)-685-6851, Fax: 1-(604)-685-6493

AIM NOMAD:
Rob Collins
Canaccord Genuity Securities
Limited, London
Tel: +44 (0) 207 523 8000

JSE SPONSOR:
Johan Fourie
PSG Capital (Pty) Limited
Email: johanf@psgcapital.com
Tel: +27 21 887 9602


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