LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- First Liberty Power Corp. (FLPC), an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals, announced the addition of Mr. William Voaden to the Company's Board of Directors.

First Liberty Power CEO Don Nicholson indicated the appointment of Mr. Voaden will provide the Board with additional direct mining industry knowledge and experience, to further the Company's objective of achieving near term production. Nicholson added, "Mr. Voaden's background and involvement in industrial mining operations, together with extensive expertise in corporate finance, will be of significant benefit to First Liberty Power in both obtaining institutional financing and operational growth."

Mr. Voaden has been involved for more than 40 years as a respected corporate administrator and independent advisor on finance, sales and management of industrial minerals, based out of the United Kingdom and with additional operational experience in Canada. In joining the First Liberty Power board, Mr. Voaden noted that at this stage in his career, he was seeking to become involved with an emerging growth company taking on the challenges of mineral exploration and development, where he could directly apply his mining expertise and investment raising experience.

"When first approached by the Board, I did thoroughly research First Liberty Power and recognized the merits of the corporate mission of supplying domestically sourced strategic industrial minerals. Additionally, I found a diversified management team that I would be comfortable working with as a member of the Board of Directors," Mr. Voaden said. "Personally, I believe that by working together as a team, we can advance the Company's current properties even more rapidly along the desired path. It's even more exciting to undertake this professional opportunity in the United States and I am looking forward to forming an excellent partnership."

ABOUT WILLIAM VOADEN: William Voaden is an independent advisor on corporate finance, sales and management for industrial minerals, building materials, commodities and waste management sectors. As an experienced senior executive director of both public and private companies, Mr. Voaden offers a rare mix of over 40 years of corporate finance experience in managing and developing businesses, as well as growing the bottom line through increased sales and cost control.

ABOUT FIRST LIBERTY POWER CORPORATION: First Liberty Power Corporation (FLPC) http://www.firstlibertypower.com is an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals. Our corporate philosophy is driven by a dedication to Pathways of Progress, our program of best corporate practices designed to drive us rapidly towards mine production & milling, to the greatest benefit of FLPC shareholders, investors and mining partners, while ensuring safety, environmental integrity, and good governance. Presently, FLPC has interests in four properties: the Fencemaker Antimony project in Nevada, the Lida Valley and Smoky Valley Lithium Brine projects in Nevada, and the San Juan Vanadium / Uranium project in Utah.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis current report contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future plans of the company, the prospects for our mineral properties, and our ability to raise necessary working capital.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the SEC.

Contact: Robert Reynolds (800) 709-1196 ir@firstlibertypower.com

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