NEWS

Private Placement and Investor Relations Firm Engaged

VANCOUVER, February 2, 2007 - Cooper Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CQ) (the "Company") wishes to announce that it has entered into a non-brokered private placement for the sale of 1,800,000 units at a price of $0.50 per share for a total of $900,000. Each unit shall consist of 1 common share and 1 non-transferable share purchase warrant for the purchase of an additional common share of the Company within 18 months from the date of closing. The exercise price for the warrant will be $0.65 per share. The funds shall be used for the Company's general working capital and its exploration programs. The maximum allowable finder's fee shall be payable.

The Company also wishes to announce the appointment of MGI & Associates PR of Vancouver, British Columbia to provide investor relations and shareholder communications services.

MGI & Associates PR specializes in the representation of public companies in the small cap, resources and technology sectors. They will assist the Company in gaining increased exposure to investors through the dissemination of corporate information to both the investment community and private investors, nationally and abroad. This initiative reinforces the Company's commitment to improve the flow of communication and information to its shareholders and the investment community. The services agreement with MGI & Associates PR is for a renewable three months contract, subject to 30 days notice, at the monthly fee of $3,750.00.


On behalf of the Board of Directors
Cooper Minerals Inc.

Simon Tam

Director


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