VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/21/08 -- Pacific Copper Corp. (CUSIP # 69412U 10 0) (OTCBB: PPFP) announced effective November 20, 2008, that Donald G. Padgett has resigned as a Director of the Company.

On behalf of the Company and the Board, Andrew Brodkey, President and CEO, stated, "We would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Padgett. His expertise has been a great asset to Pacific Copper Corp. in the development of our company."

You can find more detailed information with respect to the company's projects, corporate information and leadership team at the company's website: www.pacificcopper.com.

Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the Company at the referenced numbers below.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other ecological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns of unanticipated costs and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates of opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.