FOR:  EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED
 
TSX, AIM SYMBOL:  ELR
JSE SYMBOL:  EPS

August 13, 2012

Eastern Platinum Limited: Change of Adviser

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 13, 2012) - Eastern Platinum Limited (TSX:ELR)(AIM:ELR)(JSE:EPS) (the "Company") announces that Canaccord Genuity Limited has been appointed as the Company's Nominated Advisor and 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.

Total shares issued and outstanding: 928,187,807


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Eastern Platinum Limited
Investor Relations
1-(604)-685-6851
1-(604)-685-6493 (FAX)
info@eastplats.com
www.eastplats.com

OR

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

OR

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

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