Western Areas Conference Call-Half Year Results to 31 December 2012

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 19, 2013) -

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Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) ("Company") is pleased to advise it will hold an analyst and investor conference call on 22 February 2013 to discuss the Half Year results for the period ended 31 December 2012 at the times listed below. The Half Year results announcement (Appendix 4D) and accompanying presentation will be available prior to market open on 22 February 2013.

Conference Call Details:

Date: Friday, 22 February 2012.

Time: 9.00am AEDT (6.00am AWST / Perth time)

For details for other time zones, or to create a calendar entry, please visit http://goo.gl/aryQm.

Participants are requested to dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.

Conference ID: 9715 3238

Dial-in Details:

Domestic participants can dial either of the numbers below to join the call. They will need to quote the ID provided above.

Toll-free: 1800 123 296; or

Toll: + 61 2 8314 8370

International toll-free numbers are also available for each country listed below. For countries not listed below, the Australian Toll number listed above can be dialled.

Live Stream and Archive Facility:

A live stream of the call will be available at: http://www.openbriefing.com/OB/956.aspx

Participants may join the live stream 10 minutes in advance of the start time. Please note that participants listening via the live stream will not be able to ask questions during the call.