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VANCOUVER, April 13 /CNW/ - Capstone Mining Corp. (TSX: CS) announced
that D. Bruce McLeod has tendered his resignation as a Director of the
Company.




Mr. McLeod has indicated he wishes to devote more time to his role as
President and CEO of Creston Moly Corp. Following completion of the
proposed transaction between Creston Moly Corp. and Mercator Minerals
Ltd., Mr. McLeod is slated to become the President and CEO of
Mercator Minerals Ltd.




"Bruce has made a significant contribution to the Board of Capstone and
its predecessor, Sherwood Copper, where he was co-founder and Executive
Chairman," said Darren Pylot, President and CEO of Capstone. "All of
us at Capstone have benefited greatly from Bruce's guidance as we have
moved Capstone forward, and I speak on behalf of the entire team in
wishing him the very best."




Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information


This document may contain "forward-looking information" within the
meaning of Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking
statements"). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date
of this document and Capstone Mining Corp. (the "Company") does not
intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these
forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable
securities legislation.




For further information:

Capstone Mining Corp. Cindy Burnett, VP, Investor Relations Telephone: 604-637-8157 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.capstonemining.com/">www.capstonemining.com