Kombat Copper implements plan to streamline corporate governance

VANCOUVER, Aug. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Kombat Copper Inc. (the "Company") (TSX.V: KBT) announced today the implementation of a plan to streamline the Company's corporate governance structures to better serve its current needs and resources.

As an initial step, the Board unanimously resolved to reduce its size from seven directors to five and Messrs. Amish Patel and Michael Slater resigned from the Board upon the resolution becoming effective on August 1, 2013.

"We wish to thank Amish and Michael for their valuable insight and contributions at the Board level", said Alexander Helmel, the Company's Chief Executive Officer.

Both Messrs. Patel and Slater will continue in their roles as officers of the Company: Mr. Patel remains the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Slater remains the Company's Corporate Secretary.

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SOURCE: Kombat Copper Inc.