FPX Nickel Corp. V.FPX

Technical Group to Advance Nickel Exploration

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First Point forms Technical Group to Advance Nickel Exploration/Metallurgical Programs First Point Minerals (TSX.V: FPX) has formed a Technical Group which will consist of exploration geologists and metallurgists to assist and advise the Company with its ongoing nickel exploration program focused on nickel-iron alloys. A symbiotic relation of applied science between explorers and metallurgists is being used to define both the best target characteristics and the optimum recovery method for nickel from such alloys. First Point Minerals is an industry leader in identifying, understanding and exploring for this unique style of nickel mineralization, which occurs in a specific geological environment. Dr. David Dixon and Dr. Adam Fischman, both at the University of British Columbia (UBC), are the metallurgical members of First Point's Technical Group. Dr. Dixon is an Associate Professor in the Hydrometallurgy Group, Department of Materials Engineering, UBC. His interests include chemical and biological heap leaching of copper and gold ores and his more recent significant research has defined a new atmospheric leaching process for the rapid and efficient recovery of copper from primary copper (chalcopyrite) concentrates. This has been one of the most elusive and highly sought-after process goals in the history of hydrometallurgy and culminated with the invention and patenting of the Galvanox(tm) process. Dr. Dixon has consulted to a wide range of mining companies including Falconbridge, Barrick Gold, Placer Dome and Teck Cominco, and is actively engaged in the research and application methods of metal recovery. He is a co-holder of several patents related to mineral extraction processes. Dr. Dixon holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, both from the University of Nevada. Dr. Fischmann is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Hydrometallurgy Group, Department of Materials Engineering at UBC. Dr. Fischmann holds a degree in chemistry and earth sciences and a Ph.D. in chemistry related to gold extraction, both from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Fischmann is coauthor of a number of papers related to mineral extraction processes. Drs. Dixon and Fischmann are investigating methods to extract and recover nickel from nickel-iron alloys found in ultramafic rocks. The samples will be provided from First Point Mineral's different nickel properties in North America. First Point is a Canadian precious and base metal exploration company focused on the Americas. For more information phone Peter M.D. Bradshaw, President and CEO, or Ron Britten, Vice-President of Exploration, at [phone]. FIRST POINT MINERALS CORP. "Peter M.D. Bradshaw" Peter M.D. Bradshaw, President - TSX Venture Exchange: FPX Suite 906 -- 1112 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2S1 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] e-mail "[e-mail]" The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed, nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. You can view the Previous News Releases item: Thu Jan 10, 2008, First Point Acquires Two More Large Nickel Properties in British Columbia jmho tia