Petaquilla Copper Announces Transition of Petaquilla Copper's Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Sep 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) --
Petaquilla Copper Ltd. (TSX: PTC) ("Petaquilla") announced today that Jochen Tilk, Ian Pirie, Fernando Martinez-Caro, Steven Astritis and John Sanders have been appointed directors of Petaquilla Copper effective immediately. Concurrently, Ralph Ansley, John Cook, Richard Fifer, Dale Lucas, Marcel Salamin and Marco Tejeira have each resigned as a director.
Additionally, Petaquilla has announced that Jochen Tilk has been appointed Chairman of Petaquilla's board of directors and John Sanders has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Joao Manuel will remain as Petaquilla's Chief Financial Officer.
About Petaquilla Copper Ltd.
Petaquilla Copper Ltd. is a resource development company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC.
This press release is also available at www.petaquillacopper.com.
Contacts: Petaquilla Copper Ltd. Steve Astritis (416) 860-3977 Website: www.petaquillacopper.com
SOURCE: Petaquilla Copper Ltd.
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