Zonte Metals Inc. ("Zonte" or the "Company") (TSXV: ZON), formerly named Empire Capital Corp. (TSXV: EPM), is pleased to announce that the Company has completed its previously announced share split, continuance and name change to "Zonte Metals Inc." and effective August 2, 2011, the common shares of Zonte began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on a post-split basis under the symbol "ZON".

On July 26, 2011, the shareholders approved the split of the capital of the Company on the basis of up to two (2) common shares for each existing common share, a name change to Zonte Metals Inc., and the continuance under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

About Zonte:
Zonte is a junior explorer focused on gold. Zonte's goal is to find targets with large scale gold potential, and to that end the Company is presently reviewing opportunities in Canada, USA, South America and Africa.

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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For further information:
For more information, visit www.zontemetals.com, or contact:
Terry Christopher
President and Chief Executive Officer
408-1550 Bedford Highway
Bedford, NS B4A 1E6
(902) 405-3520
info@zontemetals.com

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