43-101 Technical Report for the Canariaco Norte Copper  

VANCOUVER, BC - Candente Copper Corp. reported that it has filed with the Canadian securities regulators, an NI 43-101 Technical Report dated December 15, 2010 in support of the Resource Estimate for the Canariaco Norte Copper Project in Peru announced on November 1, 2010.

This Mineral Resource estimate is based on 230 drill holes and includes the results of 15 drill holes completed after the previous estimate by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. in September 2008, as well as a review of the deposit lithology, alteration, and specific gravities by AMEC. A comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Progress Report under the direction of AMEC is in the final stages of preparation and is scheduled for release in January 2011. Candente Copper Corp is a TSX and BVL listed mining company focused on exploration and development of base metal mining projects in Peru and Latin America. Candente Copper's flagship project is the 100% owned pre-feasibility stage Canariaco Norte copper project located in northern Peru's prolific mining district. The company's address is Suite 1650-400 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6, (604) 689-1957, fax: (604) 685-1946, email: [email protected].