Superior Copper Grants Stock Options

Superior Copper Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SPC) (the "Corporation") announces that
it has granted an aggregate of 400,000 options to purchase common shares of the
Corporation exercisable at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of five
years, to Brian Howlett, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. The common
shares issuable upon exercise of the options are subject to a four month hold
period from the original date of grant. The options have been granted in
accordance with the terms of the Corporation's stock option plan and the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.


Superior Copper Corporation 

Superior Copper Corporation is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on
base metal exploration. The Corporation's primary objective is to explore highly
prospective base metal projects, particularly copper, in order to meet the
increasing global demand. The Corporation has two key exploration projects; the
Batchawana Copper Project and the Riviere Dore Project in Quebec.


Shares Outstanding: 65,504,269