VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2009) - Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSX:CZN)(OTCBB:CZICF) announces, with regret, that Alan Savage has resigned from the Board of Directors effective January 29, 2009. Mr. Savage has served as an independent director of the Company since June 2003, during which time he has provided valuable counsel and advice. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Savage for all his contributions to the Company over the past six years.
About Canadian Zinc:
The Company's principal focus is its efforts to advance the Prairie Creek Mine, a zinc/lead/silver property located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, towards production. The Prairie Creek Mine is partially developed with an existing 1,000 tonne per day mill and related infrastructure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Canadian Zinc Corporation
John F. Kearney
Chairman
(416) 362-6686
(416) 368-5344 (FAX)
Canadian Zinc Corporation
Alan B. Taylor
VP Exploration & Chief Operating Officer
(604) 688-2001 or Toll Free: 1-866-688-2001
(604) 688-2043 (FAX)
Email: invest@canadianzinc.com
Website: www.canadianzinc.com
