KXM

Kobex Minerals Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: KXM)(NYSE Amex: KXM) announces pursuant to the Company's stock option plan, it has granted incentive stock options to directors, employees, and consultants of the Company for the purchase of a total of 745,000 common shares for a period of 5 years at a price of $0.96 per share.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

KOBEX MINERALS INC.

Alfred Hills, President and CEO

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Contacts: Kobex Minerals Inc. Alfred Hills President 604-688-9368 Kobex Minerals Inc. Samuel Yik Chief Financial Officer 604-688-9368 604-688-9336 (FAX) investor@kobexminerals.com www.kobexminerals.com