First Point Minerals Corp. (First Point) is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of property interests. The Company explores primarily for gold, silver, nickel, copper, lead and zinc. As of December 31, 2008, First Point was focused on the exploration and development of properties in North America. First Point Mexico S.A. de C.V. is the 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, which was formed to facilitate First Point’s activities in Mexico. The Company’s properties include Camporo Property, Cedros Property, Rio Luna Property and Mesas de Cuapa Property. The Company had a 100% interest in the Rio Luna Property in Nicaragua. First Point holds a 100% interest in two nickel properties, one in British Columbia and one in Oregon. In January 2008, First Point formed a 100%-owned United States subsidiary, Epic Resources Inc., in order to be able to stake claims in the State of Oregon. In February 2008, First Point also acquired by staking the Joe Nickel property in Oregon.