TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 1, 2014) - AQM Copper Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AQM)(AQM.V) ("AQM" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David W. Peat as an independent director to its board.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bruce Turner, President and CEO
About AQM Copper
AQM Copper Inc. is a Canadian based mineral exploration company exploring and developing copper deposits in South America. Through its Peruvian subsidiary, Minera AQM Copper Peru S.A.C. ("MAQM"), the Company is developing the Zafranal Copper-Gold Porphyry Project located in Southern Peru (the "Zafranal Project"). MAQM is the operator of a 50/50 joint venture with Teck Resources Limited through a sole purpose Peruvian company, Compañia Minera Zafranal. MAQM is owned 60% by AQM, and 40% by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, pursuant to a transaction outlined in the Company's news release of July 2, 2013. As such, the Company has a 30% beneficial ownership interest in the Zafranal Project. The Company's management and directors have extensive experience working for the world's largest mining copper producers and investment banking backgrounds. Please refer to the Company's website at www.aqmcopper.com for further information regarding the Company and the Zafranal Project.
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