Essex Minerals Inc. Announces Passing Of Patrick Harford

Paul Loudon, President and CEO said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Patrick Harford over the weekend.

"Patrick brought a wealth of experience, wisdom and warmth to everyone at Essex. He will be greatly missed by all of us and by all who knew him. It has been a privilege to work with Patrick and benefit from the length and breadth of his experience in the mining and exploration sector. On behalf of our entire Essex team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Patrick's family."

Paul Loudon
CEO & Director

www.essexminerals.com

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The securities offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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SOURCE Essex Minerals Inc.



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