NEWS RELEASE
July 19, 2007 Trading Symbol: TSX: RNG
Amex: RNO
RIO NARCEA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Toronto, Ontario – Following the acquisition of approximately 71 percent of the common shares and approximately 67 percent of the warrants ofRio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd. (“Rio Narcea” or the “Company”),by Lundin Mining Corporation,the Company today announced the composition of its new board of directors. The new board is comprised of Karl-Axel Waplan, Colin K. Benner, William A. Rand, Brian D. Edgar and John H. Craig. Each member of Rio Narcea’s previous board has resigned.
For further information please contact:
Michelle Roth
Roth Investor Relations, Inc.
Tel. +1 732 792 2200
Email: michelleroth@rothir.com
Web Site: www.rionarcea.com