3rd Dec 2008 18:35
STOCK OPTIONS GRANTED
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc ("UME" or the "Company"), a gold production and exploration company, announced today that Ignacio Salazar, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, was granted 40,000 stock options on 2 December 2008, exercisable at a price of CDN$ 0.60 per Common Share on or before 2 December, 2013.
These options form part of Mr Salazar's agreed compensation package negotiated when he joined the Company.
Following this grant Ignacio Salazar holds a total amount of 150,000 stock options exercisable at a price of CDN$ 0.60.
ENDS
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About Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc.
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. (UME) is a gold production and exploration company that identifies and develops mineral opportunities in South America. UME is a fully integrated mining company, possessing the skills necessary to explore and develop its discoveries. UME operates San Gregorio, the only producing gold mine in Uruguay, and is the leading mineral exploration company in Uruguay with an exploration portfolio of gold, diamonds and base metal prospects, including copper, nickel, lead, and zinc.
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. is quoted in Canada (TSXV) and London (AIM) and RBC Capital Markets is its Nominated Adviser and Broker. More information can be found at www.uruguayminerals.com
| For further information, please contact: |
| Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc |
| Tony Shearer, Chairman: +44 (0)20 7602 1570; [email protected] |
| David Fowler, CEO: + 598 2 6016354; [email protected] |
| Investor Relations |
| Susan Borinelli, Breakstone Group: +1 646-330-5907; [email protected] |
| RBC Capital Markets |
| Andrew Smith: +44 (0) 20 7029 7882; [email protected] |
| Sarah Wharry: +44 (0)20 7653 4667; [email protected] |
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