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Unico, Inc.: Unico, Inc. Issues May 2009 Investor Newsletter Reviewing Plans to Process Gold and Silver From Concentrate at the

^{Published on 2009-05-14 08:42:53, Last Modified on 2009-11-03 07:34:17 - Market Wire}
 

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2009) - Unico, Incorporated (OTCBB: [ UNCO ]), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today issued the May 2009 edition of its investor newsletter reviewing the recent announcement that the company intends to add an additional step to the processing of gold and silver at the mill and processing facility at the Deer Trail Mine in Marysvale, Utah. Once completed, the company expects to begin extracting silver and gold from its recently produced concentrate using an alternative processing method, and the final product is expected to consist of gold and silver bullion.

A PDF version of the May 2009 newsletter has been added to the company's website at [ http://www.unicomining.com./news/newsletters.php ], and an email notification of the newsletter's release will be sent to subscribers to Unico's electronic mailing list.

The newsletter also highlights the acquisition of Unico common stock by members of management, including Chairman Ray C. Brown and Director C. Wayne Hartle. The acquisitions were reported in Form 4 Statements of Change in Beneficial Ownership of Securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Form 4 filings for the company can be viewed by clicking the "SEC Filings" link at [ http://www.unicomining.com./IR/investorrelations.php ].

Also included in the newsletter is detailed biographical information on Edward E. Winders, a professional with over 35 years of high level executive management experience, who has been appointed to serve on the company's Board of Directors. Dr. Winders, who holds a Ph.D., has substantial experience as a Board member and as a senior executive with for-profit firms over his long and distinguished career. In those roles, Dr. Winders was instrumental in developing and implementing strategies and plans for companies facing serious financial challenges, turning them into successful operations. He has played major roles in administrative, planning, financial and business development.

Regarding his appointment, Dr. Winders commented, "It is an honor to be elected to the Unico Board of Directors. I look forward to working closely with Board members and company executives and technical staff in a collective effort to continue to strengthen and expand the company's operations with a goal of making it one of the leading mining operations in the region."

Shareholders who would like to sign up to receive information by email directly from Unico, Inc., including when newsletters are posted to the company website, are asked to visit the company's website at [ http://www.unicomining.com/IR/mailinglist.php ] and fill in the appropriate fields.

About Unico, Inc.

Unico, Inc. (OTCBB: [ UNCO ]) is a publicly traded natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector that is focused on the exploration, development and production of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper concentrates at its two mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine and the Silver Bell Mine. The company has also announced agreements to acquire over 70 additional mining claims including the Clyde and Crown Point mining claims. In August 2007, Unico announced that its wholly owned Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary had completed the purchase of the Deer Trail Mine from Crown Mines, LLC. For more information, please visit [ www.unicomining.com ].

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and such Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company may experience significant fluctuations in operating results due to a number of economic, competitive and other factors. These factors could cause operation results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Information with respect to these factors, which could materially affect the company and its operations, are included on certain forms the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.