The Board of Directors of Omineca Mining and Metals Inc. appointed C.C. (Chuck) Downie, P.Geo., as President, effective immediately. Tim J. Termuende, P.Geo. will retain the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Downie is a professional geoscientist with over 30 years of experience in the mineral exploration and mining industry, with extensive underground mining experience including positions at major Canadian mining operations including Sullivan, Pine Point, Polaris and Snip operations. He has surface exploration experience in projects ranging from South America to the Canadian Arctic. With Mr. Downie's extensive geological experience in both mining and exploration projects, he is considered an excellent choice to oversee the development of the Wingdam Project, Omineca's core asset.