Canyon Copper Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Stephen Wallace as director, president and chief executive officer of the company. Mr. Wallace, P.Geo., has 30 years of mineral exploration and development experience from grassroots evaluation through to mine development, and has fulfilled roles in the exploration industry from field geologist to corporate executive.

Stephen's career has led him to projects throughout Canada and internationally exploring for a wide range of commodities including gold, cobalt, lithium, silver, copper, base metals, rare earths and platinum group elements. Mr. Wallace held the position of Senior VP, Exploration and Director of Trade Winds Ventures Inc.