Bear Creek Grants Incentive Stock Options

VANCOUVER, June 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Bear Creek Mining (TSX Venture: BCM / BVL: BCM) ("Bear Creek" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the board of directors has authorized the grant of 30,000 incentive stock options to Mr. Steven Krause in connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer effective May 7, 2012 (see news release dated March 16, 2012) at a price of $2.71 per share, exercisable on or before June 11, 2017.  These options are exercisable for a five-year period and the grant is subject to vesting provisions in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan.

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Lisa May - Director, Investor Relations
Direct: 604-628-1111 or Cell:  778-875-3111
E-mail: [email protected]

For further information, please visit the Company's website (www.bearcreekmining.com)