Copper Reef Mining-New President & C.E.O.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
Copper Reef Mining Corporation (the "Company") (CNQ: CZCC) is pleased to
announce the appointment of Stephen L. Masson, M.Sc., P.Geo. as the
Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Stephen Masson, M.Sc. P.Geo. of Flin Flon, Manitoba, who as a large
shareholder and former President and C.E.O. of Copper Reef, was the main
architect in the building of Copper Reef's well positioned land holdings
and mineral assets in the Flin Flon Greenstone Belt. These includes: the
second largest land position in the main Flin Flon Mining Camp, as well
as holdings in the Snow Lake-Reed Lake Camps and Sherridon Mining Camp of
Manitoba, and its ownership of the McIlvenna Deposit (25%) and Former
Hanson Lake Mine (100%) in Saskatchewan. Mr. Masson has led Copper Reef's
successful past winter drill program on the Copper Reef deposit, located
just south of Flin Flon. His strong exploration skills in the region were
honed as Exploration Manager for various junior and mid size companies
including Granges Inc. and Aur Resources over the past 19 years. From
1997 to 2004, Mr Masson held various senior positions in Foran Mining
(FOM- TSX-V), including President and C.E.O. where he gained experience
and skills in the management of a publically traded company. Previously,
Stephen worked as a Regional Exploration Manager for Goldfields Canada
and as a senior geologist for various exploration companies. Stephen is
the current President of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Prospectors
Association, a member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
both Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and a fellow of the Society of Economic
Geologists.

Robert N. Granger will remain the Chairman and a Director of the Company.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Robert N. Granger QC, Chairman of the Board

Some of the statements contained in this release are or may be considered
forward-looking statements, such as estimates and statements that
describe Copper Reef's future plans, objectives or goals, including words
to the effect that Copper Reef or its management expects a stated
condition or result to occur. Since forward-looking statements address
future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent
risks and uncertainties.

No securities regulatory authority has
reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.

Contacts:
Copper Reef Mining Corporation
Bill Jackson
CFO
(416) 363-3456
(416) 363-6032 (FAX)
Website: www.copperreef.com

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