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Trading Symbol: CCY


VANCOUVER, Jan. 23, 2012 /CNW/ - Catalyst Copper Corp. (TSXV: CCY) (the
"Company" or "Catalyst") is undertaking a non- brokered private
placement (the "Offering") of up to 33,500,000 units at a price of
$0.105 per unit for gross proceeds of Cdn $3,517,500.




Each unit will consist of one common share and one half of a common
share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle its holder to
purchase one additional common share of the Company for five years from
the closing date, at a price of $0.25 per common share. The common
shares issued under the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold
period from the date of closing. A finders' fee on the gross proceeds
may be paid in accordance with TSX-Venture Exchange policy.




The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to complete
the remainder of its financial commitments to acquire an interest in
the La Verde copper project and for general working capital.




The Offering is subject to receipt of the acceptance of the TSX Venture
Exchange.


About La Verde


La Verde is located in an area with excellent infrastructure. Power,
rail and water all cross the property. Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico's third
largest port on the Pacific Ocean coast is 180 km from the site.
Significant upside potential remains for the two known zones of
porphyry style copper, gold, silver and molybdenum mineralization.


La Verde property is subject to an option agreement with a Mexican
subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited (Teck), further details are
available on the Company's website
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

CATALYST COPPER CORP.


"John W. Greenslade"


JOHN GREENSLADE, PRESIDENT, CEO & DIRECTOR




Certain information set forth in this news release may contain
forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown
risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject
to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the
control of the Company, including, but not limited to, risks associated
with mineral exploration and mining activities, the impact of general
economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory
approvals, and the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing.
Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of
such information, although considered reasonable at the time of
preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance
should not be placed on forward-looking statements. 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.




For further information:



Corporate Communications Officer: Denby Greenslade (604) 638-5900