ROCA Reports Stope Stability Event at MAX Mine

TSX-V: ROK

VANCOUVER, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("Roca" or "the Company") announces that production at its MAX Molybdenum Mine has been temporarily suspended due to a collapse of the 830-850mL sill pillar. No workers or mobile equipment were in the area at the time of the collapse.

The stability of the sill pillar had been the focus of ongoing observation. Geotechnical monitoring conducted by mine personnel successfully observed increased activity in this area on September 20th and all mine personnel and mobile equipment were moved as a precaution. The sill pillar apparently failed progressively, initially occurring as raveling in the evening of September 20th and ultimately failing at approximately midnight. No other instability has been observed since that time.

Ventilation, pumping and other mine systems continue to function, allowing for a complete and immediate inspection of the workings. Initial reports by mine personnel suggest that the extent of the impact is limited to some timbered ventilation bulkheads and manways that are readily repairable.

Management and the Company's underground geotechnical specialists are currently reviewing the event and a further update will be released as quickly as possible.

                               ROCA MINES INC.

                              "Scott Broughton"

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                   Scott E. Broughton - President and CEO

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SOURCE Roca Mines Inc.

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