WCB Announces Commencement of Exploration Planning, Misima EL1747

TSX-V: WCB

VANCOUVER, Feb. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - The Directors of WCB Resources Ltd ("WCB" or the "Company") (WCB - TSX.V) are pleased to advise that the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, WCB Pacific  Pty Ltd has commenced Year 1 exploration program planning on EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea.

The Year 1 exploration program will include an extensive ridge and spur auger soil sampling program, a rock chip sampling program, and a large trenching program supported by a detailed aeromagnetic survey. These activities are designed to delineate appropriate drill targets.

The extensive ridge and spur auger soil sampling program, and rock chip sampling program will be managed by Salva Resources, led by Mr Robert W Murphy, an experienced PNG exploration geologist who worked at OK Tedi from 1989 to 1995 where he attained the position of Chief Geologist.

President of WCB Resources Cameron Switzer said "Furthermore with the ongoing support of our joint venture partner Pan Pacific Copper and the experience of Salva and Bob Murphy's hands on experience in PNG, I have every confidence that the systematic exploration program that is entrained will lead to the delineation of significant exploration targets requiring drill testing."

About the Misima Farm In and EL1747

In December 2011, WCB entered into an exploration Farm-In Agreement with Pan Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea. Under the terms and conditions of the exploration Farm-In Agreement, WCB can earn up to a 70% interest in EL1747 Misima by spending a total of AUD9.0M within a 4 year timeframe.

PPC, owned by JX Nippon Mining and Metals (66%) and Mitsui Mining and Smelting (34%), is a global mining, smelting, refining and international copper producer,

The Company is targeting Porphyry copper gold and Epithermal gold silver mineralisation on EL 1747.

From a geological and mineral deposits perspective, EL 1747 Misima is located in the same terrain and geological region that includes the deposits of Grasberg, Ok Tedi, Hidden Valley, Wafi-Golpu, Lihir, Simberi and Panguna as well as significant projects such as Tolukuma, Kainantu and Woodlark Island.

Further details of this announcement or information pertaining to the Misima Farm In Agreement and further technical information regarding Misima Island and EL 1747, is located at www.wcbresources.com/news-releases/

Mr. Cameron Switzer, BSc (Hons), MAIG (3384), MAUSIMM (112798), President and Chief Executive Officer of WCB Resources, is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He is responsible for quality control of exploration undertaken by WCB. Mr. Switzer has reviewed and approved the technical information in this release.

About WCB Resources

WCB is an aggressive minerals exploration and development company that brings together a strong, interdisciplinary, and proven management team with the ability to take a project from discovery right through to operation.

WCB's strategy is to build shareholder value through acquisition, exploration and development of copper gold projects. This strategy is being developed by a synthesis of WCB's core skills in project evaluation, structured acquisition, exploration and project development and operations, areas where WCB directors and executives have significant experience.

We believe that our capabilities and experience, combined with an efficient corporate structure, provide tremendous potential upside for investors. WCB is engaged in an ongoing search and evaluation of additional copper gold projects in the Asia Pacific region.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Cameron Switzer
President and Chief Executive Officer

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. . Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals in respect of the transaction, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

Shaun Maskerine
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Cameron Switzer
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