Scorpio Mining Appoints New Chairman

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Scorpio Mining Corporation

Jul 22, 2010, 08:00 ET

TSX:SPM

VANCOUVER, July 22 /CNW/ - Scorpio Mining Corporation (TSX: SPM) ("Scorpio Mining" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ewan Mason as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of July 14, 2010. Mr. Mason has been a Director of the Corporation since January 2010.

Peter J. Hawley, former Chairman, will continue to serve Scorpio Mining as CEO & Director.

    
    ON BEHALF OF SCORPIO MINING CORPORATION

    Peter J. Hawley
    CEO & Director

For further information: Rich Kaiser, YES International: 1-800-631-8127, 001-757-306-6090 (outside North America), Email: [email protected]

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