Lundin Mining Further Responds to Media Speculation

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company")
reports that the Company at the request of Market Surveillance on behalf of the
NASDAQ OMX Exchange, is further responding that it has been actively pursuing
potential acquisition of advanced stage projects or an operating mine as part of
a long standing growth initiative. While progress has been made on this
initiative, there is no assurance that the Company will proceed with such a
transaction or, if it does, as to the terms and conditions or timing of any
agreement relating to the possible transaction. As a general policy, Lundin
Mining does not publicly comment on acquisition negotiations. The Company
intends to make no further comment or release regarding a possible transaction
unless and until such comment is warranted or as required by applicable law.


About Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining Corporation is a diversified base metals mining company with
operations and projects in Portugal, Sweden, Spain and the U.S.A producing
copper, zinc, lead and nickel. In addition, Lundin Mining holds a 24% equity
stake in the world-class Tenke Fungurume copper/cobalt mine in the Democratic
Republic of Congo and in the Freeport Cobalt Oy business, which includes a
cobalt refinery located in Kokkola, Finland.


On Behalf of the Board,

Paul Conibear, President and CEO

Forward Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Ontario Securities Act.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those described under
Risk Factors Relating to the Company's Business in the Company's Annual
Information Form and in each management discussion and analysis. Forward-looking
information is in addition based on various assumptions. Should one or more of
these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in
forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Lundin Mining Corporation
Sophia Shane
Investor Relations North America
[phone]


Lundin Mining Corporation
John Miniotis
Senior Manager, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
[phone]


Lundin Mining Corporation
Robert Eriksson
Investor Relations Sweden
[phone]