Portex Minerals Inc. announced the appointment of Art Hampson as Chief Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Hampson, an associate with Marrelli Support Services Inc., is a Chartered Accountant with 40 years of progressively senior experience in both the manufacturing and mining sectors of the economy. His experience ranges from the corporate offices of George Weston Limited to the senior financial officer of small to medium sized TSXV listed corporations, with the past six years providing CFO services primarily to junior exploration companies.

The Corporation thanks Mr. Carmelo Marrelli, principal of Marrelli Support Services Inc., for his service as Portex's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Marrelli has been a valuable part of the senior management team. The Corporation looks forward to working with Art Hampson as he assumes his new role as Chief Financial Officer.