Formation Metals Implements Governance Committee's Recommendation

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jul 9, 2013) - Formation Metals Inc. (TSX:FCO) ("Formation") today announced that pursuant to an initial recommendation of the Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, which was previously charged with undertaking a comprehensive review of Formation's corporate governance practices, the roles of Chairman and CEO have been separated. Mr. Robert Quinn, previously Lead Director, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Formation and Mari-Ann Green will continue in her role as director and Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the governance review, which is ongoing, is to identify and recommend to the full Board specific governance enhancing initiatives. The Compensation, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised entirely of independent directors.

The change was made to separate the roles of CEO and Chairman and to establish an independent director as Chairman, in keeping with good corporate governance practices as recommended in National Policy 58-201 Corporate Governance Guidelines.

"Formation has always been committed to the highest standards of integrity and business conduct." said Mari-Ann Green, CEO of Formation. "In our industry, and particularly in these challenging times, our governance practices provide the framework within which we execute our corporate strategy while retaining the flexibility and expertise to capitalize on new opportunities. We look forward to Mr. Quinn's contributions and to further enhancing and rejuvenating our governance practices."

About Formation

Formation is a well-established mineral exploration, development and refining company who owns 100% of a fully permitted primary cobalt deposit located in Idaho which has been prepared for the commencement of underground development, pending additional mine financing. Formation has additional interests in base, precious metal and uranium projects in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Formation is dedicated to the principles of environmentally sound mining and refining practices, and believes that environmental stewardship and mining can co-exist. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FCO.

Formation Metals Inc.

Mari-Ann Green, CEO

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