Frontera Copper Announces The Appointment Of Rodney
Prokop As Vice President, Investor Relations
Toronto, ON and Phoenix, AZ - March 24, 2008
- Frontera Copper Corporation (FCC: TSX, FCC.NT, FCC.NT.A: TSX) is pleased to
announce the appointment of Rodney Prokop as Vice President, Investor
Relations.
Rod received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Minnesota State
University - Moorhead and an MBA in Finance from Arizona State University. He
was employed by Phelps Dodge Corporation for 16 years, where he held
positions of increasing responsibility in the financial area, including
assignments as Director of Corporate Financial Analysis, Assistant Treasurer
and Director of Investor Relations. In addition, he served as Vice President
of Finance for one of Phelps Dodge's manufacturing operations headquartered
in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From 2004 to 2007, Rod held several senior-level
positions with International Capital Partners, a commercial real estate
investment firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, including Chief Financial Officer and
Senior Vice President of Development. He is also a licensed Certified Public
Accountant.
"I am extremely pleased that Rod has joined our company," said Alan
Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His extensive
experience in the mining industry, including his previous position leading
the investor relations effort for a global mining company, will further enhance
our efforts to effectively communicate with the investment community. He is a
welcome addition to the senior leadership team at Frontera Copper."
About Frontera Copper Corporation
Frontera Copper is a Canadian mining, development and exploration company
whose principal activity is the production of copper cathode from the Piedras
Verdes run-of-mine heap-leach copper operation in Sonora, Mexico. Based on
the January 1, 2008 ore reserves and the estimated recoverable copper
contained on the leach pads at December 31, 2007, approximately 1 billion
pounds of copper is projected to be produced over the remaining 17-year life
of the operation.
For further information, please see Frontera Copper's website at
www.fronteracopper.com or contact:
Rodney A. Prokop
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel.: 602-424-5483
Toll-free: 888-323-0973
Email: rod.prokop@fronteracopper.com
Alan Edwards
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel.: 602-424-5488
Toll-free: 888-323-0973
Email: alan.edwards@fronteracopper.com
Information in this news release that
is not current or historical factual information may constitute
forwardlooking information or statements within the meaning of applicable
securities laws. Implicit in this information, particularly in respect of
statements as to future operating results and economic performance of the
Company, and resources and reserves at the Piedras Verdes operations, are
assumptions regarding projected revenue and expense, copper prices and mining
costs. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Company at
the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned
that actual results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties,
including risks relating to general economic conditions and mining operations,
and could differ materially from what is currently expected. The Company
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise
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