TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/10/13 -- Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX: LUN)(OMX: LUMI) ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the nominees listed in the management information circular for the 2013 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") were elected as directors of Lundin Mining. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Annual Meeting earlier today are set out below.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nominee Votes For % For Votes Withheld % Withheld ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collin K. Benner 221,899,360 86.06 35,956,829 13.94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald K. Charter 221,666,241 85.97 36,189,948 14.03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul K. Conibear 251,481,006 97.53 6,375,182 2.47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- John H. Craig 185,527,118 71.95 72,329,070 28.05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian D. Edgar 221,115,382 85.75 36,740,807 14.25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lukas Lundin 216,883,496 84.11 40,972,693 15.89 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dale C. Peniuk 224,771,110 87.17 33,085,079 12.83 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- William A. Rand 250,216,118 97.04 7,640,071 2.96 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
About Lundin Mining
Lundin Mining Corporation is a diversified base metals mining company with operations in Portugal, Sweden and Spain, 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 Kokkola cobalt refinery located in 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, risks and uncertainties relating to foreign currency fluctuations; risks inherent in mining including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected geological formations, ground control problems and flooding; risks associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; the potential for and effects of labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labour or interruptions in production; actual ore mined varying from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution and metallurgical and other characteristics; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, commodity price fluctuations; uncertain political and economic environments; changes in laws or policies, foreign taxation, delays or the inability to obtain necessary governmental permits; and other risks and uncertainties, including 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 including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, the assumed long term price of copper, nickel, lead and zinc; that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour and that the political environment where the Company operates will continue to support the development and operation of mining projects. 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.
Contacts:
Lundin Mining Corporation
Sophia Shane
Investor Relations North America
+1-604-689-7842
Lundin Mining Corporation
John Miniotis
Senior Business Analyst
+1-416-342-5565
Lundin Mining Corporation
Robert Eriksson
Investor Relations Sweden
+46 8 545 015 50
www.lundinmining.com
