Raytec Appoints New Director

VANCOUVER, BC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/02/08 -- Raytec Metals Corp. (the "Company") (TSX-V: RAY) (FRANKFURT: XZT) (PINKSHEETS: RAYMF) is pleased to announce the election of Wayne J. Roberts as a director of the Company. Mr. Roberts was elected at the Company's recently held Annual General Meeting. Robin D. A. Blues did not stand for re-election at the Meeting. The Company would like to thank Mr. Blues for his service over the years, particularly during the transition to the new management team. All other agenda items at the AGM were passed.

Wayne J. Roberts. P Geo. has 40 years experience in the mineral exploration sector, holding positions of both directorships and VP exploration for several junior public listed issuers. Mr. Roberts has had a successful track record of building mineral inventory for companies and participated in the discovery of the Marigold mine in Nevada and one of Canada's largest zinc deposits, the Cirque deposit in British Columbia. Most recently, he was a principal of Badger & Co. Management Corp., a private company providing full range financial, corporate and geological management services to public junior exploration companies operating nationally and internationally.

Mr. Brian Thurston states, "I have known Mr. Roberts personally for over 14 years, having had the pleasure of working with him on various projects throughout the world. He is a much respected leader in the mining exploration industry and we are fortunate to have Mr. Roberts join our team."

On behalf of the Board, RAYTEC METALS CORP.

Brian Thurston, President

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Contact: Brian Thurston President 604-669-9330

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