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Appoints Fleming to Advisory Board

On November 14 2008

FREEPORT APPOINTS FLEMING TO ADVISORY BOARD

VANCOUVER, CANADA
TSX Venture Exchange: FRI
Shares Issued:    13,486,232

FREEPORT RESOURCES INC. (TSX-V: FRI) is very pleased to announce appointment of John Fleming, M.Sc., P.Geo. to the Advisory Board. Mr. Fleming's impressive geological career spans both public and private sectors, with 30 years at the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) prior to establishing a natural resources and environmental management consulting practice in 1996. Fleming has served in many roles, including Director of the NL Geological Survey, Deputy Minister of the Departments of Mines, Environment and Lands, and also Environment and Labour. Fleming is known for a balanced approach to the importance of economic development within a larger framework of sustainability.

A few of Mr. Fleming's many professional and volunteer accomplishments and activities include:

�         Graduate of St. Francis Xavier University (B.Sc. 1962) and Memorial University (M.Sc. 1972);
�         Professional Engineers and Geoscientists NL Award of Merit,1998;
�         Director and former Chairman of the NL Legacy Nature Trust;
�         Member and former President of the NL Environmental Industry Association;
�         Chairman of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, NL Branch, 2007-2008; and,
�         Director and Vice-Chairman of Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc.

Michael Roberts, PE, Founding Director, remarks, "Mr. Fleming's experience will undoubtedly be a significant asset, particularly with permitting for the advanced stages of the Hutton project underway. We welcome John to Freeport and appreciate his interest and support."

Freeport Resources, founded in 1981, is a junior mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Freeport has landholdings in Labrador and B.C., with a special focus on industrial minerals, precious and base metals, and gemstones.

Freeport Resources Inc.
Brenda Clark, MAIBC
President & CEO

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