Josephine Mining Corp. Appoints New Director

Josephine Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:JMC) ("Josephine" or the "Company") today announced that Mr. James T. O'Neil Jr., CMA, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, subject to regulatory approval.

Chairman Robert L. Russell commented, "James is a senior financial executive whose 40+ year career has focused on mining accounting, mine operations and their finance. He is an innovative problem-solver who has implemented operating efficiencies leading to enhanced shareholder value where employed. James' substantial experience in strategic planning, project evaluation, U.S. and Canadian corporate accounting and treasury functions, and internal audit and controls are welcome skill sets for our Board."

Currently Mr. O'Neil is CFO and COO of Jipangu International and subsidiaries which is a Denver, Colorado-based metal and quarrying multinational company, exploiting mineral resources and conducting research. Notably, he was previously Vice President-Finance, Controller and Treasurer at Apollo Gold Corporation which was also located in Denver.

Mr. O'Neil graduated from Arizona State University with both a Bachelor's of Science and a Master's of Business Administration and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

About Josephine Mining Corp.

Josephine is a mineral development company whose mission is the acquisition, engineering, design, permitting, construction and operation of advanced stage mineral projects. Currently, its principal focus is the Turner Gold Project in southwestern Oregon, a substantially drilled 4.5 million ton resource with high grades of gold, copper, silver and zinc.

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Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgement as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement except where required by law.

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Contacts: Josephine Mining Corp. Robert Dumont Vice-President [phone] [phone] (FAX)[e-mail] CHF Investor Relations Julia Clark Director of Communications [phone] [e-mail] CHF Investor Relations Dominique Vaillancourt Associate Account Manager [phone] x237 [phone] (FAX)[e-mail]