Global Copper Group Announces Edmund Elbert to the Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 7, 2015) - Global Copper Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ICU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Edmund Elbert to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Mr. Elbert has worked in the investment industry for over 15 years. Presently he is a Senior Investment Advisor and Senior Associate-Investment Banker at Hampton Securities Ltd., a boutique investment dealer in Toronto. Prior to joining Hampton in 2012, Mr. Elbert worked as an Investment Advisor at Union Securities Ltd., a national investment dealer. Throughout his 15 year career, Mr. Elbert has had to navigate through many market cycles and thus brings invaluable experience to Global Copper Group. Mr. Elbert has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in the resource sector where he has specialized in raising capital and developing new venture opportunities. Mr. Elbert continues to work with private and publicly traded Canadian explorations companies in mergers and acquisitions.

"We are pleased to have Mr. Elbert, who brings a profound understanding of both the resource sector and financial markets, joining our team," Company CEO, Daniel Caamano commented. "Edmund's addition to the Board demonstrates Global Copper's commitment to maintain and maximize shareholder value by building a competent and driven management team."

The Company also announces the resignation of Mrs. Bev Funston from its Board of Directors. Global Copper Group wishes to thank Mrs. Funston for her key contributions to the Company.

About Global Copper Group Inc.

Global Copper Group Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian exploration company listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:ICU) focused on copper exploration and development. The company plans to acquire, de-risk and advance copper assets in mining friendly jurisdictions prior to seeking joint venture partnerships.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Daniel Caamano, President and CEO

Global Copper Group Inc.

We seek safe harbor.

The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

Forward Looking Information

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