Southeast Asia Declares Return of Capital

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2017) - Southeast Asia Mining Corp. ("SEA" or the "Company") announces that, as authorized by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held today, the board of directors of SEA have approved the payment of a return of capital to shareholders in the amount of CDN$0.009 per common share. The return of capital will be payable on or about December 21, 2017, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 18, 2017.

For further information please contact:

Southeast Asia Mining Corp.
Brian Jennings
President, CEO and CFO
Tel:         (416) 616-4230
Email:    bjennings@rogers.com

Statements in this release that are forward-looking reflect the Company's current views and expectations with respect to its performance, business, and future events. Such statements are subject to various risks and assumptions, some, but not necessarily all, are disclosed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such statements and information contained herein represent management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on the information currently available; however actual results and events may vary significantly. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.