Bell Copper CorporationTSXV: BCU

Bell Copper announces appointment of new Corporate Secretary

· Issued by Bell Copper Corporation

TSX-V Symbol: BCU

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Copper Corporation ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") (TSXV: BCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Josh Van Deurzen as Corporate Secretary.

Mr. Van Deurzen is a corporate and securities lawyer who works as a legal consultant to various public and private companies in the resource-based sectors. Previously, Mr. Van Deurzen practiced law at large law firms in New York and Toronto. Mr. Van Deurzen holds a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Van Deurzen has been granted 500,000 stock options of the Company. Each option may be exercised at a price of $0.20 per common share for a period of five years from the date of grant and vests in accordance with the Company's stock option plan. The grant of options is subject to the receipt of approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company thanks Ms. Deborah Battiston for her service as Corporate Secretary. Ms. Battiston will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

About Bell Copper

Bell Copper is a public company with a focus on copper exploration, development and production in North America. The Company has an extensive portfolio of exploration and development projects located in some of North America's premier copper producing regions including Mexico and the South-western United States.

More information on Bell Copper: www.bellcopper.net

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
Bell Copper Corporation

 "Michael Werner"

Michael Werner, CEO Director

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