Upper Canyon Minerals Corp. announced that effective July 31, 2012, due to other commitments, Mr. Alain Lambert has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer of the company. The company has appointed Mr. Brian Thurston, current director of the company, as Chief Executive Officer and has appointed Mr. Donald Gee, current director of the company, as Chief Financial Officer, both new appointments also effective July 31, 2012.

Mr. Yves Gagnon, current director of the company, will continue as Corporate Secretary.