Catalyst Copper Announces Director's Resignation

Trading Symbol: CCY

VANCOUVER, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Catalyst Copper Corp. today announced that Mr. Gerald Prosalendis resigned from the  Board of Directors effective August 17, 2012 and is pursuing a program of post graduate studies.  Mr. Prosalendis has been a valuable contributor to the Board and his presence and sage advice will be missed.  We wish him every success in his academic pursuits.

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SOURCE Catalyst Copper Corp.