VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 14, 2008 -- Passport Metals Inc. (the "Company") (CDNX:PPI.V - News) wishes to announce the appointment of Gary F. Zak to the board of directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Zak has been active for the past 28 years providing Business Development management to public resource companies. He has extensive experience in funding early stage companies, organizing management, corporate and investor relations groups and has successfully completed several mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Zak is currently President and CEO of Bold Ventures Inc. (BOL.V). Mr. Zak was also founder of Forum Uranium Corp., and has been a director of Beaufield Resources Inc.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Richard Hunter, President

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     Passport Metals Inc.
     Richard Hunter
     President
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     Website: http://www.passportmetals.net