Launches celebration with $1-million contribution to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Jan 21, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News
Network) --
HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM) today marked 80 years of success in
Manitoba by announcing a $1-million contribution to the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights - Canada's first national museum outside the national
capital area.
The company made the contribution in recognition of
its employees - past and present - who have been vital to HudBay's
success. The contribution reflects the shared value of perseverance that
is part of Canada's history of upholding and strengthening human
rights. Company executives joined current and former employees as well
as special guests Gary Doer, Premier of Manitoba and Vic Toews, Member
of Parliament for Provencher and President of the Treasury Board for an
event that celebrated the company's many accomplishments.
"Today
recognizes 80 successful years for our company," said Peter Jones,
President and CEO, HudBay. "I'd like to thank our many
employees and Manitobans for their support over the years. We look
forward to taking on new challenges and seeking out new opportunities as
we continue to build on our strengths."
"HudBay's operations
have been a driving force in this community and in the province," said
Premier Gary Doer. "I am proud to have such a great success story right
here in Manitoba and I wish HudBay continued success for the next 80
years and beyond."
Since its inception, HudBay has discovered 25
mines and is Canada's third largest producer of zinc and copper metal
and the third largest producer in North America of zinc oxide. The
company is currently engaged in one of the most aggressive exploration
programs in Canada, committing $42.8 million for exploration this year
alone.
"This is an exciting time for the mining industry, and as
Canadians, we have a lot to be proud of," said Vic Toews,
Member of Parliament and President of the Treasury Board. "HudBay is a
world-class company and a significant player on the global stage. On
behalf of the federal government, I wish the company and its employees
all the best in the future as they continue to grow and expand."
The
Museum is poised to be Canada's first federal museum devoted to human
rights, and the first federal museum outside the national capital area.
Located in Winnipeg, it is envisioned to be the largest human rights
centre in the world, with a special focus on equipping and educating
young people to become human rights leaders and advocates.
"HudBay's
contribution will help ensure Canada's first Human Rights Museum
becomes a beacon around the world for championing human rights and
freedoms, a fact of which all Canadians can be proud," said Gail Asper,
National Chair, Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
"Our company was built by Manitobans with a spirit of exploration and
perseverance. This Museum will honour the same spirit - the
perseverance for human rights. HudBay and its employees continue to
build on that pride and through our contribution we look forward to
seeing the Museum come to life right here in Winnipeg," added Peter
Jones. "We are thrilled to be a part of this Canadian initiative. This
is an exciting time for HudBay and we're delighted to give back in a way
that reflects our global success."
HudBay intends to recognize
its 80 year legacy through a number of internal and community
initiatives over the next 12 months, further building on the celebration
of today's event in Winnipeg.
For more information on HudBay's anniversary celebrations, please visit the HudBay website at www.hudbayminerals.com
.
About HudBay Minerals Inc.
HudBay is an
integrated mining company operating mines, concentrators and a metal
production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. HudBay also
owns a zinc oxide production facility in Ontario, the White Pine copper
refinery in Michigan and the Balmat zinc mine in New York state. HudBay
is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and a member of the
S&P/TSX Global Mining Index.
(HBM-G)
SOURCE: HudBay Minerals Inc.
Media:
McKim Cringan George
Bob Jones
(204) 284-2221 (ext. 227)
Email: bob.jones@mckimcg.ca
Edelman Public Relations
Katie Clark
Cell: (416) 200-3394
Email: Katie.clark@edelman.com
Analysts:
HudBay Minerals Inc.
Brad Woods, Director, Investor Relations
(204) 949-4272
Email: brad.woods@hbms.ca
Website: www.hudbayminerals.com
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