Los Andes Copper Ltd. ("Los Andes" or the "Company") announced the appointment of Mr. R. Michael Jones, as the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and President, with immediate effect. Mr. Antony Amberg will step down from his role as CEO and President whilst retaining his position as the Company's Chief Geologist. Throughout the majority of this time, Mr. Jones worked at Platinum Group Metals Ltd, where he recently resigned, as CEO and Director of the company.