Minco Base Metals Director Resigns

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 13, 2011) - Minco Base Metals Corporation (the "Company" or "Minco Base Metals") announces that Mr. Dwayne Melrose has resigned as Director of the Company effective December 9, 2011. The company wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Dr. Ken Z. Cai, President & CEO