Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. announced the appointment of George Cavey P.Geo, as a Qualified Person ("QP") within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Company also announced the resignation of Mr. Rory Ritchie as the company's Vice President of Exploration and Director, effective immediately. George Cavey, P.Geo., Technical Advisor for the Company, serves as a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.