Catalyst Copper Corp. Announces Stock Option Grant

Trading Symbol: CCY

VANCOUVER, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Catalyst Copper Corp. (the "Company" or "Catalyst") reports that pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan, a total of 5,025,000 stock options have been granted to directors and officers, charitable organizations and consultants of the Company. The options are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.10 per share for a period of ten years subject to regulatory approval.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CATALYST COPPER CORP.

"John W. Greenslade"

John W. Greenslade - President, CEO (Director)

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SOURCE Catalyst Copper Corp.