Last checked at 16 Oct 2008 10:02
October 16, 2008 SYMBOLS: UME (TSXV), UGY (AIM)
Director's Shareholding
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc ("UME" or "the Company"), a gold production and exploration company, announced today that it was informed that the Company's Chairman, Tony Shearer, purchased 20,000 shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at C$0.61 on October 15, 2008. Following his purchase Mr. Shearer has an interest in 583,834 Common Shares representing 1.20% of the Company's issued share capital, 50,000 options to purchase 50,000 Common Shares at an exercise price of C$4.50 expiring on September 15, 2010 and 25,000 options to purchase 25,000 Common Shares at an exercise price of C$0.60 expiring on October 15, 2013.
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Editors' note: Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. is a gold producer and exploration company focused on identifying and developing mineral opportunities in Uruguay. UME is a fully integrated mining company, possessing the skills necessary to explore and develop its discoveries. The Company operates the only producing gold mine in Uruguay (San Gregorio), and is also the leading mineral exploration company in Uruguay having assembled an exploration portfolio based on gold, base metals (copper, nickel, lead, zinc) and diamond prospects.
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc. is quoted in Canada (TSXV) and London (AIM) and RBC Capital Markets is its Nominated Adviser and Broker.
For further information, please contact:
Uruguay Mineral Exploration Inc
Tony Shearer, Chairman: +44 (0)20 7602 1570; tonyshearer@btinternet.com
David Fowler, CEO: + 598 2 6016354; urumin@ume.com.uy
Investor Relations in North America
Susan Borinelli, Breakstone Group: +1 646-330-5907; sborinelli@breakstone-group.com
RBC Capital Markets
Andrew Smith: +44 (0) 20 7029 7882; andrew.smith@rbccm.com
Sarah Wharry: +44 (0)20 7653 4667; sarah.wharry@rbccm.com