Hornby Bay Appoints James M. Brady as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HBE) announces
that, due to other time commitments, Maurice Colson has resigned as President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Colson is
also a member of the board of directors of the Company, and will continue to
serve in that capacity. 


James M. Brady, founder of the Company and former President and Chief Executive
Officer, has been appointed to serve as Interim President and Chief Executive
Officer until the next annual general meeting of the Company. Mr. Brady will
also join the board of directors of the Company.


The Company would like to thank Mr. Colson for his contribution as an officer of
the Company and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.


Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 


This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not
limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs,
geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral
recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and
conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such
statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd.
Chris Irwin
Secretary
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