Hornby Bay Appoints James M. Brady as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2014) - Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HBE) announces that, due to other time commitments, Maurice Colson has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Colson is also a member of the board of directors of the Company, and will continue to serve in that capacity.

James M. Brady, founder of the Company and former President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to serve as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer until the next annual general meeting of the Company. Mr. Brady will also join the board of directors of the Company.

The Company would like to thank Mr. Colson for his contribution as an officer of the Company and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.