Rubicon Minerals Adds Operational Expertise to the Board with the Appointment of a New Director

VANCOUVER, Sept. 7, 2011 /CNW/ --
TSX:RMX | NYSE AMEX:RBY

VANCOUVER, Sept. 7, 2011 /CNW/ - Rubicon Minerals Corporation (RMX:TSX | RBY:NYSE-AMEX) ('Rubicon') is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Winship as a
director of Rubicon. Mr. Winship is currently Chief Operating Officer
for Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (QUX:TSX) and has more than 30 years
extensive and varied experience in the development and operation of
mining operations including 18 years specifically related to
underground gold mining in Canada and Internationally. This includes
his role as General Manager, at the Campbell Mine in Red Lake from 1995
- 1997.

Christopher J. Bradbrook, Lead Director of Rubicon, commented that 'We
are delighted that Michael has agreed to join the board of Rubicon. He
adds valuable operating experience to the board at an exciting time for
the Company as we develop the F2 Gold System, located in the heart of
the prolific Red Lake Gold District of Ontario. Michael brings a wealth
of experience and an excellent track record of commercial success with
resource companies. His strong operational background, focused approach
to commercial outcomes and his relevant experience in Red Lake, will be
extremely important to Rubicon'.

About Rubicon Minerals Corporation


Rubicon Minerals Corporation is an exploration and development company,
focused on exploring and developing its high-grade gold discovery at
its Phoenix Project in Red Lake, Ontario. Rubicon controls over 100
square miles of prime exploration ground in the prolific Red Lake gold
district of Ontario which hosts Goldcorp's high-grade, world class Red
Lake Mine.

RUBICON MINERALS CORPORATION


'Christopher J. Bradbrook'


Lead Director

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