Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company")
reports that an independent National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report (the
"Report") for its Eagle nickel/copper mine has been filed today on SEDAR
(www.sedar.com). The Report is titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Eagle
Mine, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA" and was prepared by Mark Owen and Lewis
Meyer from Wardell Armstrong International ("WAI"), based in London, United
Kingdom.


Report Highlights:



--  Probable Ore Reserves (JORC) of 5.18Mt at 2.93% Ni and 2.49% Cu, with
    gold, cobalt, platinum and palladium by-products; 
--  Initial production is scheduled for late 2014, with full commercial
    production by mid-2015; 
--  Approximately US$400M initial capital expenditures remaining to be spent
    as of July 31, 2013; 
--  Average production in first three full years of 23ktpa nickel and 20ktpa
    copper at estimated C1 cash costs of under US$2.00 per pound of nickel; 
--  Average Life of Mine production of 17ktpa nickel and 17ktpa copper at
    estimated C1 cash costs of approximately US$2.50 per pound of nickel;
    and 
--  Estimated 8 year mine life (late 2014 - 2022) with upside potential.



For further information on the Probable Ore Reserves and production estimates,
please see the Report under Lundin Mining's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).


Qualified Person:

The Qualified Persons for the technical information contained herein are Mark
Owen, Technical Director and Lewis Meyer, Associate Director, Wardell Armstrong
International. Mark Owen and Lewis Meyer have reviewed and approved the contents
of this news release.


The reserve estimate reported in this release has been prepared using accepted
industry practice and classified in accordance with the JORC Code (2004). There
are no material differences between the definitions of Proven and Probable
Mineral Reserves under the applicable definitions adopted by the Canadian
Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the "CIM Definition Standards")
and the corresponding equivalent definitions in the JORC Code for Proved and
Probable Ore Reserves.


About Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining 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, risks and
uncertainties relating to the estimated cash costs, the timing and amount of
production from the Eagle Mine, the cost estimates for the Eagle Mine, 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. Lundin Mining undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise
any forward-looking information or statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable
securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
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
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