Zonte Metals Inc announce the appointment of Mr. Brian MacEachen to the role of Vice President of Finance.

Mr. MacEachen is a chartered accountant and consultant with over 25 years of experience with publicly-listed companies.  Mr. MacEachen’s experience in the mining industry has included executive and director positions with both producers and junior explorers, including Franco-Nevada, Aur Resources, Brigus Gold (formerly Linear Gold), Avalon Rare Metals and Linear Metals (now Stockport Exploration).  Mr. MacEachen will provide ongoing financial and strategic management consulting to the Company.

The Company also announces it has, pursuant to the company’s rolling stock option plan, granted incentive stock options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants to purchase an aggregate of up to 610,000 common shares. The stock options have a five year term, subject to an 18-month vesting period and have an exercise price of $0.10 per share.

“We are very pleased to have Brian MacEachen join Zonte’s Management Team,” said Terry Christopher, President and CEO. “Brian’s professional and industry knowledge will play an integral role in Zonte’s growth going forward.”