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VANCOUVER, BRITSH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 3, 2010) - First Point Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FPX) ("First Point" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Soregaroli as Vice President Corporate Development. Mr. Soregaroli will provide the Company with expertise in corporate communications, corporate development and business management. Mr. Soregaroli will work closely with management and the Board of Directors to build the company's corporate communications program and business development activities.

Brian Soregaroli has over 25 years of experience as a technical and business consultant mainly in the mineral industry. He has held senior positions, such as COO and CFO, and has been a director of several public companies. He has worked on projects worldwide on five continents and has broad international experience with a sound background in operations, finance, negotiations, marketing, project management, training, human resources and regulatory affairs. Mr. Soregaroli holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Simon Fraser University.

"We are delighted to have attracted Mr. Soregaroli to our team. His ability to effectively communicate the value of the Company's properties to an extensive network of investor contacts within North America and Europe will help create greater awareness of First Point," stated Peter Bradshaw, President of First Point.

First Point Minerals Corp. is a Canadian base and precious metal exploration company. For more information, please view the Company's website at [ www.firstpointminerals.com ].

On behalf of First Point Minerals Corp.

Peter Bradshaw, Ph.D., P.Eng., President & CEO

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