Rubicon Minerals Adds Operational Expertise to the
Board with the Appointment of a New Director
Rubicon Minerals
Corporation (RMX:TSX | RBY:NYSE-AMEX) ("Rubicon") is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Winship
as a director of Rubicon. Mr. Winship is currently
Chief Operating Officer for Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (QUX:TSX) and has more than
30 years extensive and varied experience in the development and operation of
mining operations including 18 years specifically related to underground gold
mining in Canada and Internationally. This includes his role as General
Manager, at the Campbell Mine in Red Lake from 1995 - 1997.
Christopher J. Bradbrook, Lead Director of Rubicon, commented that
"We are delighted that Michael has agreed to join the board of Rubicon. He
adds valuable operating experience to the board at an exciting time for the
Company as we develop the F2 Gold System, located in the heart of the prolific
Red Lake Gold District of Ontario. Michael brings a wealth of experience and an
excellent track record of commercial success with resource companies. His
strong operational background, focused approach to commercial outcomes and his
relevant experience in Red Lake, will be extremely
important to Rubicon".
About Rubicon Minerals
Corporation
Rubicon Minerals Corporation is an exploration and development company, focused
on exploring and developing its high-grade gold discovery at its Phoenix Project
in Red Lake, Ontario. Rubicon controls over 100 square miles of prime
exploration ground in the prolific Red Lake gold district of Ontario which
hosts Goldcorp's high-grade, world class Red Lake Mine.
RUBICON MINERALS
CORPORATION
"Christopher J. Bradbrook"
Lead Director
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