VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - March 28, 2008) - Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(NYSE:LMC)(OMX:LUMI) (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its updated Mineral Reserve and Resource estimate as of December 31, 2007. The 2007 Reserve and Resource estimate that follows represents a significant increase over 2006 resulting from: exploration success in expanding reserves and replacing production; a reassessment of cut-off grades; the acquisition of Rio Narcea which added nickel to the Company’s portfolio.

 

2007 and 2006 Proven and Probable Reserves
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                            December 31, 2007         December 31, 2006
                          Tonnes  Cu   Zn  Pb  Ni   Tonnes  Cu   Zn  Pb  Ni
Copper                     '000s   %    %   %   %    '000s   %    %   %   %
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Neves-Corvo    Portugal   17,714 4.4  0.9 0.2   -   17,239 4.9  0.9 0.2   -
Aljustrel      Portugal    1,664 2.2  1.0 0.3   -    1,612 2.2  1.0 0.3   -
Total Proven + Probable   19,378 4.2  0.9 0.2   -   18,851 4.6  0.9 0.2   -
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Zinc
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Neves-Corvo    Portugal   33,511 0.4  6.6 1.5   -   10,930 0.4  7.9 1.5   -
Aljustrel      Portugal   13,130 0.2  5.6 1.8   -   14,352 0.3  5.5 1.8   -
Zinkgruvan     Sweden     10,555   -  9.9 4.9   -    8,648   -  9.7 4.8   -
Storliden      Sweden        112 1.3  5.6   -   -      244 2.0  6.8   -   -
Galmoy         Ireland     2,020   - 15.8 4.4   -    2,577   - 15.0 4.3   -
Total Proven + Probable   59,328 0.3  7.3 2.3   -   36,751 0.2  7.9 2.6   -
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Nickel
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Aguablanca     Spain      10,676 0.5    -   - 0.6        -   -    -   -   -


Note: In addition to wholly owned reserves shown in the above table, Lundin
Mining has a 24.75% equity interest in the Tenke Fungurume project in the
Democratic Republic of Congo. Reserves associated with this project, as
estimated by the operator Freeport-McMoRan, are 100 million tonnes grading
2.27 TCu% and 0.33 TCo%. These are prepared to SEC standards.

Phil Wright, President and CEO of the Company, commented, “It is very pleasing to see the success of the operations and exploration teams during 2007.

“Despite record production at Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo, both operations have managed to replace their ore reserves as a result of infill drilling.

“Significant value has also been generated by the exploration teams in defining new Resources and upgrading Inferred Resources to Indicated,” Mr. Wright said.

Highlights

Neves-Corvo, Portugal

- An increase of 207% in the zinc Proven and Probable Reserve tonnage.

- Infill drilling has successfully delineated an initial zinc Indicated Resource at Lombador South of 15.6 million tonnes grading 7.7% Zn and 1.9% Pb. A supporting NI 43-101 technical report will be filed on Sedar (www.sedar.com) and the Company’s website within 45 days.

- A feasibility study is in progress on the Lombador South Zone to optimize exploitation of Lombador by sinking a new shaft to mine the zone independently. This study is scheduled to be completed by year-end, 2008.

Zinkgruvan, Sweden

- Zinc Proven and Probable Reserve tonnage increase of 22%.

- Zinc Measured and Indicated tonnage increase of over 135%.

- The copper Indicated Resource tonnage increased by 11%. Definition drilling is now underway as planned to convert the Indicated Resource to Reserve. This project is on track and the Company estimates first copper production in 2010.

Aguablanca, Spain

- A portion of the underground nickel Measured and Indicated Resources have been converted to Proven and Probable Reserves. Underground Reserves and Resources will be updated during the second quarter 2008 incorporating drilling completed after June, 2007.

Exploration

- The Company carries out exploration to discover and delineate new mineral resources. Exploration expenses of US$35.3 million were incurred in 2007, comprising US$26.6 million in direct costs, US$10.1 million of previously capitalized exploration expenditures and offset by a US$1.4 million recovery relating to the value of shares received in connection with two farm-out option agreements signed by the company in 2007. Direct costs were spent on copper-zinc exploration in Portugal, zinc-lead exploration in Sweden, Ireland and Spain and nickel-copper exploration in Spain. Approximately 130,000 metres of drilling were completed in 2007 with the majority devoted to resource exploration drilling that resulted in the substantive year-over-year increases in the resources presented in the accompanying tables.

- An exploration budget of US$38.9 million has been approved by the board of directors for 2008. This budget will again fund a drill-intensive program with a total 156,200 metres of drilling planned for 2008, including 55,400 metres planned for Portugal with the remainder apportioned between Spain, Sweden and Ireland. Of this total, about two-thirds will be devoted to resource exploration at and near to our mine operations with the objective of further increasing our mineral resource base. The remainder of the 2008 budget will be focused on regional base metals exploration largely within the prospective mineral belts that host our mines, including the Iberian Pyrite Belt.

The following tables summarize the Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates for each of the Company’s mines as of December 31, 2007 with 2006 comparisons for those operations that were owned by Lundin Mining in 2006.

Neves-Corvo, Portugal
 

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                                December 31, 2007       December 31, 2006
                              Tonnes   Cu   Zn   Pb   Tonnes   Cu   Zn   Pb
Category                       '000s    %    %    %    '000s    %    %    %
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Mineral Reserves
Proven, Copper                17,184  4.4  0.9  0.2    6,230  5.2  1.2  0.2
Probable, Copper                 530  2.8  0.2  0.3   11,009  4.7  0.7  0.2
Proven + Probable Copper      17,714  4.4  0.9  0.2   17,239  4.9  0.9  0.2


Proven, Zinc                  19,072  0.4  6.1  1.2      145  0.3  6.4  1.3
Probable, Zinc                14,439  0.4  7.3  1.9   10,785  0.4  7.9  1.5
Proven + Probable Zinc        33,511  0.4  6.6  1.5   10,930  0.4  7.9  1.5


Mineral Resources
Measured, Copper              19,239  5.1  1.0  0.3    6,589  6.1  1.5  0.3
Indicated, Copper              1,198  4.0  1.2  0.3   12,832  5.3  0.8  0.3
Measured + Indicated Copper   20,437  5.1  1.0  0.3   19,421  5.6  1.0  0.3


Measured, Zinc                38,657  0.5  5.7  1.1    1,234  0.4  4.9  1.0
Indicated, Zinc               17,855  0.4  7.4  1.9   29,438  0.6  6.2  1.2
Measured + Indicated Zinc     56,512  0.5  6.2  1.4   30,672  0.6  6.2  1.2


Inferred, Copper               3,338  3.4  0.8  0.2    3,002  4.5  0.8  0.2
Inferred, Zinc                20,456  0.5  4.6  1.4   25,465  0.6  5.5  1.5

The 2006 and 2007 Neves-Corvo Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. The 2006 Mineral Resources were reported above cut-off grades of 2% for copper and 3.3% for zinc. The 2006 Mineral Reserves were reported above cut-offs of 1.91% for copper and 5.8% for zinc. The 2007 Mineral Resources have been reported above cut-off grades of 1.0% for copper and 3% for zinc. The 2007 Mineral reserves have been calculated at a cut-off of 1.6% for copper and 4.6% for zinc.

Zinkgruvan, Sweden
 

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                       December 31, 2007            December 31, 2006
                   Tonnes   Zn   Pb    Ag   Cu  Tonnes   Zn   Pb    Ag   Cu
Category            '000s    %    %   g/t    %   '000s    %    %   g/t    %
-----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------------
Mineral Reserves
Proven, Zinc        8,306 10.3  5.5 114.0        6,635 10.0  5.5 113.0 
Probable, Zinc      2,249  8.4  2.8  62.0        2,013  8.9  2.7  59.0 
Prov + Prob Zinc   10,555  9.9  4.9 102.9        8,648  9.7  4.8 100.4 


Mineral Resources
Measured, Zinc        553  6.3  0.9  24.0          537  6.3  0.9  24.0 
Indicated, Zinc     3,677  9.3  4.5 109.0        1,251  9.1  3.3  85.0 
Mea + Ind Zinc      4,230  8.9  4.0  97.9        1,788  8.3  2.6  66.7 


Indicated, Copper   3,100  0.5  0.0  32.0  2.9   2,800  0.5  0.0  32.0  2.9


Inferred, Zinc      4,320  9.4  2.9  67.0        7,790 10.6  4.4 101.0 
Inferred, Copper      770  0.2  0.0  20.0  2.8     890  0.2  0.0  28.0  3.1

The 2006 and 2007 Zinkgruvan Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves. In 2006 and 2007 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves were reported above 250 SEK NSR cut-off. In 2006 the NSR value was based on metal prices of US$1,213/t for zinc, US$661/t for lead, US$5.75/oz for silver and an exchange rate of 8.25 SEK/US$. In 2007 the NSR value was based on metal prices of US$1,653/t for zinc, US$3,307/t for copper, US$992/t for lead, US$10/oz for silver and an exchange rate of 7.75 SEK/US$. In both 2006 and 2007 the copper Mineral Resources were reported above a cut-off of 2.0% copper.

Aljustrel, Portugal
 

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                       December 31, 2007            December 31, 2006
                    Tonnes   Cu   Zn   Pb   Ag   Tonnes   Cu   Zn   Pb   Ag
Category             '000s    %    %    %  g/t    '000s    %    %    %  g/t
------------------  --------------------------  ---------------------------
Mineral Reserves
Probable, Zinc      13,130  0.2  5.6  1.8 62.9   14,352  0.3  5.5  1.8 62.6


Probable, Copper     1,664  2.2  1.0  0.3 14.6    1,612  2.2  1.0  0.3 14.3


Mineral Resources
Measured, Zinc       5,529  0.4  5.0  1.8 50.5    2,582  0.3  5.2  1.8 52.2
Indicated, Zinc     20,337  0.2  5.7  1.8 62.2   20,997  0.2  5.7  1.8 61.8
Mea + Ind Zinc      25,867  0.3  5.6  1.8 59.7   23,579  0.2  5.7  1.8 60.7


Measured, Copper       938  2.2  1.2  0.4 24.1      260  1.8  1.3  0.4 20.3
Indicated, Copper    5,271  2.1  0.9  0.2 13.9    6,660  2.1  1.1  0.4 17.1
Mea + Ind Copper     6,209  2.1  0.9  0.3 15.4    6,920  2.1  1.1  0.4 17.2


Inferred, Zinc      10,624  0.3  5.1  1.6 48.6    9,321  0.3  5.3  1.6 51.2
Inferred, Copper     2,204  2.1  0.7  0.2 11.7    1,990  2.1  0.8  0.2 11.7

The 2006 and 2007 Aljustrel Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. For both 2006 and 2007 the Resource and Reserve cut-off grade for copper is 1.5% for all deposits and the zinc cut-offs are 4.5%, 4.0% and 4.0% respectively for the Feitais, Moinho and Estacao deposits.

Aguablanca, Spain
 

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                         December 31, 2007
                        Tonnes     Ni     Cu
Category                 '000s      %      %
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Mineral Reserves
Proven                   6,337   0.64   0.51
Probable                 4,339   0.59   0.47
Proven + Probable       10,676   0.62   0.49


Mineral Resources
Measured                 7,922   0.64   0.53
Indicated                5,809   0.61   0.51
Measured + Indicated    13,731   0.62   0.52


Inferred                 2,656   0.41   0.32

The 2006 and 2007 Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. The 2006 Resources and Reserves have been reported above a 0.2% nickel cut-off. The 2007 in-pit Resources and Reserves have been reported above a 0.2% nickel cut-off. The 2007 underground Resources are reported above a 0.3% Ni cut-off and the Reserves above a 0.5% nickel cut-off.

Galmoy, Ireland
 

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                            December 31, 2007           December 31, 2006
                       Tonnes    Zn    Pb    Ag    Tonnes    Zn    Pb    Ag
Category                '000s     %     %   g/t     '000s     %     %   g/t
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Mineral Reserves
Proven                  1,877  16.1   4.6  44.3     2,349  15.4   4.4  41.5
Probable                  143  12.3   1.4  10.1       228  11.8   2.4  20.0
Proven + Probable       2,020  15.8   4.4  41.9     2,577  15.0   4.3  39.6


Mineral Resources
Measured                1,435  15.3   3.6  36.8       997  17.9   4.3  39.7
Indicated                 510  13.9   2.2  15.6       461  14.0   2.1  15.0
Measured + Indicated    1,945  14.9   3.2  31.3     1,458  16.7   3.6  31.9


Inferred                   33  13.2   0.9   8.0        89  13.0   2.9  26.0

The 2006 and 2007 Galmoy Mineral Resources are exclusive of the Mineral Reserves. In 2006 and 2007 the Mineral Reserve reported above a cut-off grade of 6% zinc equivalent and the Mineral Resources above a cut-off of 4.5% zinc equivalent. Zinc equivalency is based on the formula of ZnEq equals Zn+0.5xPb.

Storliden, Sweden
 

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                            December 31, 2007           December 31, 2006
                     Tonnes   Zn   Cu   Au   Ag  Tonnes   Zn   Cu   Au   Ag
Category              '000s    %    %  g/t  g/t   '000s    %    %  g/t  g/t
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Mineral Reserves
Proven                  112  5.6  1.3  0.3 19.0     244  6.8  2.0  0.2 16.1

The 2006 and 2007 Storliden Reserve estimate was reported above a NSR cut-off of 400 SEK. In 2006 the NSR value was based on metal prices of US$2,756/t for zinc, US$6,063/t for copper, US$590/oz for gold, US$11/oz for silver and an exchange rate of 7.0 SEK/US$. The 2007 NSR value was based on metal prices of US$2,381/t for zinc, US$6,923/t for copper, US$2,513/t for lead, US$ 855/oz for gold, US$14.12/oz for silver and an exchange rate of 6.1 SEK/US$.

Mining at Storliden was scheduled to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2007. However, the mine has continued to encounter additional mineralization and is now scheduled to finish production during the second quarter of 2008.

Tenke Fungurme, Democratic Republic of Congo
 

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                         December 31, 2007
                        Tonnes    TCu    TCo
Category(i)              '000s      %      %
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Mineral Reserves
Proven                  56,000   2.11   0.36
Probable                44,000   2.47   0.30
Proven + Probable      100,000   2.27   0.33


Measured Resources
Oxide                   58,551   3.57   0.34
Mixed                   64,658   3.27   0.33
Sulfide                  3,107   4.37   0.36
Total                  126,316   3.44   0.33


Indicated Resources
Oxide                   33,714   2.69   0.33
Mixed                   74,137   2.42   0.26
Sulfide                    937   3.75   0.43
Total                  108,788   2.52   0.28


Measured + Indicated
 Resources
Oxide                   92,265   3.25   0.34
Mixed                  138,795   2.82   0.29
Sulfide                  4,044   4.22   0.37
Total                  235,104   3.01   0.31


Inferred Resources
Oxide                   70,152   2.75   0.20
Mixed                  176,043   2.61   0.20
Sulfide                 17,557   1.82   0.13
Total                  263,752   2.60   0.19


(i) Lundin has a 24.75% equity interest in the
    Tenke Fungurume project in the DRC with
    Freeport-McMoran as operator.


TCu% - Total copper grade
TCo% - Total cobalt grade

Tenke Mineral Reserves are reported at a 1.3% Cu equivalent cut-off based on metal prices of US$2,646/t for copper and US$26,455/t for cobalt. Mineral Resources are reported at 1% Cu equivalent cut-off based on a ratio of 5.7 to 1 Co to Cu.

Reserve estimates have been prepared by Freeport-McMoran technical staff and Resource estimates by John Nilsson who is an independent consultant and a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101.

Qualified Persons

Lundin Mining’s Corporate Resource Geologist, Mr. Neil Burns is the Qualified Person (QP as per NI 43-101 reporting and disclosure requirements) for the preparation of the 2007 Resource and Reserve estimates. Mr. Burns is a Professional Geologist and a member in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC). Additional QPs with involvement in the individual operations are as follows:
 

1. Neves-Corvo   Nelson Pecheco, Carlos Moreira


2. Aljustrel     Guy Lauzier, PEng, Bob Carmichael, PEng


3. Zinkgruvan    Per Hedstrom, AusIMM, Lars Malmstrom, AusIMM


4. Agua Blanca   Alan Noble, PE, Asuka Kagawa, AusIMM, Sonia Konopa, AusIMM


5. Galmoy        Paul McDermott, EurGeol, Mike Lowther, EurGeol


6. Tenke         John Nilsson, PEng, Abdullah Arik, AusIMM, and
                  Freeport-McMoran staff


7. Storliden     Adam Wheeler, C.Ing, Eur,Ing, MIMM and Boliden staff

About Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining Corporation is a rapidly growing, diversified base metals mining company with operations in Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Ireland. The Company currently has six mines in operation producing copper, nickel, lead and zinc. In addition, Lundin Mining holds a development project pipeline which includes the world class Tenke Fungurume copper/cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Ozernoe zinc project in Russia as well as major expansion programs at its Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mines. The Company holds an extensive exploration portfolio and interests in international mining and exploration ventures.

On Behalf of the Board,

Phil Wright, 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 or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the United States. 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, 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.

Cautionary Notes to Investors - Reserve and Resource Estimates

In accordance with applicable Canadian securities regulatory requirements, all mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates of the Company disclosed or incorporated by reference in this Annual Information Form have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), classified in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum’s “CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves Definitions and Guidelines” (the “CIM Guidelines”). The definitions of mineral reserves and mineral resources are set out in our disclosure of our mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates that are disclosed or incorporated by reference in this Annual Information Form.

The Company uses the terms “mineral resources”, “measured mineral resources”, “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources”. While those terms are recognized by Canadian securities regulatory authorities, they are not recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the SEC does not permit U.S. companies to disclose resources in their filings with the SEC.

Pursuant to the CIM Guidelines, mineral resources have a higher degree of uncertainty than mineral reserves as to their existence as well as their economic and legal feasibility. Inferred mineral resources, when compared with measured or indicated mineral resources, have the least certainty as to their existence, and it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will be upgraded to an indicated or measured mineral resource as a result of continued exploration. Pursuant to NI 43-101, inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of any economic analysis, including any feasibility study. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a mineral resource exists, will ever be converted into a mineral reserve, or is or will ever be economically or legally mineable or recovered.