Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. announced that Mr. John Doran has resigned from the board of directors of the Company. To fill the vacancy created by Mr. Doran's resignation, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Maurice Colson, a former director and officer of the Company, to the board of directors and his appointment as Non-Executive Chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Colson is a senior investment banker with over 30 years experience in domestic and international capital markets.