United Battery Metals Corp. announced that former Goldcorp Senior Geologist Michael A. Dehn has accepted the role of President and CEO of United Battery Metals. Mr. Dehn has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry.

As a graduate of the University of Waterloo Michael Dehn worked for Goldcorp for 11 years. During his 11 year tenure with that company Michael played a vital role in Goldcorp's regional exploration programs within the Red Lake District, as well as the Goldcorp Challenge ­ where all of Goldcorp's Red Lake Mine Data was shared with the whole world and outside experts had the opportunity to win prizes totaling $575,000 to participants who came up with the best suggestions on where to find the next six million ounces of gold in the mine. Mr. Matthew Rhoades moves to the position of VP Exploration and remains a director of the Company.

Mr. Rhoades will be managing the upcoming drill program on the Wray Mesa property that has been designed by him and Anthony Kovschak.