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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 28, 2010) - Inmet Mining Corporation ("Inmet") (TSX:IMN) is saddened today to announce the passing of Ismael Pérez Bernal, one of three workers involved in a workplace accident at Las Cruces on May 25. Mr. Pérez Bernal was employed by Elimco, contractor to Las Cruces.

"We are deeply saddened by this terrible loss and our thoughts are with Mr. Perez Bernal's family", said Jochen Tilk, Inmet's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We will provide whatever support we can to help them through this very difficult time."

Inmet also extends its best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the two workers who were injured in the accident.

About Inmet

Inmet is a Canadian-based global mining company that produces copper, zinc and gold. We have interests in five mining operations in locations around the world: Cayeli, Las Cruces, Pyhasalmi, Troilus and Ok Tedi. We also have a 100 percent interest in Cobre Panama, a development property in Panama.

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