Change of Adviser

9 July 2012

CENTRAL ASIA METALS PLC

("CAML" or the "Company")

Change of Adviser

Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM:CAML) announces that Canaccord Genuity Limited has been appointed as the Company's Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker with immediate effect. This follows the completion of the acquisition of Collins Stewart Hawkpoint plc by Canaccord Financial Inc and change of name of Collins Stewart Europe Limited to Canaccord Genuity Limited.

Enquiries:

Central Asia Metals plc Tony Hunter +44 (0) 207 603 1515

Company Secretary

Canaccord Genuity Limited Andrew Chubb +44 (0)20 7253 8500

Rob Collins

Mirabaud Securities LLP Peter Krens +44 (0)20 7878 3362

Pelham Bell Pottinger Charles Vivian +44 (0)20 7861 3232

Lorna Spears