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August 28 , 2007
Press Release 07-08
HuntMountain Strengthens Board and Hires VP of Investor Relations
(Spokane, WA) HuntMountain Resources (OTCBB: HNTM) announces changes to
management and additions to Board of Directors.
Greg Lipsker, legal counsel to HuntMountain, has been appointed to the Board of Directors as Vice
Chairman. Also appointed to the board of directors is Randal Hardy who has resigned as company
president. Until a permanent replacement is found, Chairman and CEO, Tim Hunt, will serve as
interim president. Vice President of Exploration, Matt Hughes has been promoted to Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer.
Joining HuntMountain as Vice President of Investor Relations is Marc Lipsker. Mr. Lipsker brings
twenty plus years of experience in successful investor relations within the professional investment
advisory and mining industries sector. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Lipsker served as VP of
Marketing and Client Services for ICM Asset Management, a national investment advisory firm
located in Spokane. Previous to that, Mr. Lipsker was Director of Investor Relations for Yamana
Resources; a Toronto based junior exploration company. Yamana was engaged in the acquisition,
exploration and development of precious metal properties in North and South America and
Southeast Asia. Mr. Lipkser earned his B.A. degree in Business Administration at Gonzaga
University. His appointment was effective on August 15, 2007.
Attorney Greg Lipsker’s appointment as Vice Chairman represents a key addition to the board, and a
decisive move to gain tactical expertise for the long-term strategic positioning of the company. Mr.
Lipsker is a major shareholder in the company and previously served as the company’s outside
counsel. He had also served as the President and Director of HuntMountain’s predecessor company,
Metaline Mining and Leasing. Mr. Lipsker earned his bachelor and masters degrees from Gonzaga
University and his jurist doctorate from Georgetown University School of Law. He is a member of the
Spokane County and Washington Bar Associations, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, and
the Northwest Mining Association. This appointment was effective August 24, 2007.
Commenting about these organizational changes, Tim Hunt, Chairman and CEO stated, “These
developments are part of the natural evolution of HuntMountain Resources and will fortify our
company by bringing additional legal and financial expertise to the board and a strong investor
relations presence to our staff.”
HuntMountain Resources is a U.S.-based junior exploration company engaged in acquiring,
exploring and developing precious and base metals properties throughout North and South
America. This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking
statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted
with accuracy, and some of which might not even be anticipated. This news release is neither a
prospectus nor an offer to sell securities or stocks in the company. It is intended for
informational purposes only.
CONTACT:
Randal L. Hardy, President
HuntMountain Resources
(509) 892-5287
(509) 892-5318 Fax
rhardy@huntmountain.com
www.huntmountain.com
CONTACT:
Matt Hughes, Vice President of Exploration
HuntMountain Resources
(509) 892-5287
(509) 892-5318 Fax
mhughes@huntmountain.com
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