9.18.09

Lions Gate Metals Grants Stock Options

Vancouver, BC Canada September 18, 2009 - Lions Gate Metals Inc. (TSX-LGM) announces the granting of incentive stock options to certain directors, officers and consultants of Lions Gate for the purchase of up to 90,000 common shares. The options are priced at $1.07 per share and have a term of five years.

Lions Gate Metals Inc. is a Canadian based, junior resource company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of both advanced and early stage mineral projects. Lions Gate Metals owns 100 % of three substantial copper and molybdenum projects located in British Columbia. The management team understands the complex dynamics of the mining industry and has created a highly attractive corporate structure to maximize success.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Arni Johannson”
Arni Johannson
Co-Chairman of the Board