Zazu Metals Corporation (TSX:ZAZ)(TSX:ZAZ.WT) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Matthew Ford has joined the Company as Vice President, Corporate Development. Mr. Ford has 14 years experience with mining and exploration companies.

Mr. Ford founded an exploration services company and worked as a geologist in West Africa, Australia and the UK. He later worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager focusing on the mining sector which provided extensive travel to evaluate mineral properties.

Mr. Ford completed his B.Sc. in Exploration and Mining Geology at the University of Wales, College of Cardiff and his M.Sc in Mineral Resources Engineering and Management at Nottingham University, England.

Mr. Ford has been granted 150,000 options in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. These options are at an exercise price of CDN$1.75 and expire in March 2013.

Zazu Metals Corporation is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on acquiring and developing base metal properties in North America. Additional information about the company can be found on the Company's website at www.zazumetals.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael A. Steeves, President and COO

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For more information, please contact
Zazu Metals Corporation
Michael A. Steeves
President & COO
(604) 638-3941
Email: msteeves@zazumetals.com

or

Zazu Metals Corporation
Ralf Langner
Vice President, Finance & CFO
(604) 638-3799
Email: rlangner@zazumetals.com
Website: www.zazumetals.com