Changes in Board Roles

20 December 2010

                                     GREAT WESTERN MINING CORPORATION PLC

                                           ("GWM" or the "Company")

                                            Changes in Board Roles

The Company announces that Melvyn Quiller has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  This
role  was  previously performed by Emmett O'Connell, who has assumed the responsibilities of Executive Chairman
of the Company.

THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Great Western Mining Corporation plc.

Emmett O'Connell, Executive Chairman                        Tel: [phone]

                                                            Fax: [phone]

                                                            Email: [e-mail]

Melvyn Quiller, U.K. Director, Chief Executive              Tel: [phone]

SVS Securities Plc - PLUS Corporate Advisor                 Tel: [phone]

Alexander Brearley                                          

SVS Securities Plc - Broker                                 Tel: [phone]

Ian Callaway / Alexander Mattey

ABOUT GREAT WESTERN MINING CORPORATION PLC.

    1.  GWM is an Irish exploration company with rights over approximately 33 square kilometres of mineral
        lode claims in Nevada. U.S.A.

    2.  GWM's shares are admitted to trading on PLUS-quoted in London, trading symbol GWMO.

    3.  Website: www.greatwesternmining.com

Great Western Mining Corporation plc