VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Dec 3, 2013) - Columbus Copper Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CCU) (formerly Empire Mining Corporation) ("Columbus Copper") is not proceeding with the private placement previously announced on November 14, 2013. Columbus Copper is considering other financing opportunities.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Robert F. Giustra, Chairman

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