Oracle Mining Corp. Appoints Paul Eagland as Executive Chairman

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/30/12 -- Oracle Mining Corp. ("Oracle Mining" or the "Corporation") (TSX: OMN) (OTCQX: OMCCF) (PINKSHEETS: OMCCF) (FRANKFURT: OMC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Eagland has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Eagland most recently was the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation until March 19.

"It is an honour to accept this senior role on our Board of Directors," said Mr. Eagland. "I have deep respect for our leadership team and the strong leadership by Doug Nicholson as our CEO ensures that we will continue to execute on our operations and growth strategies."


About Oracle Mining Corp.

Oracle Mining Corp. (TSX: OMN) (OTCQX: OMCCF) (PINKSHEETS: OMCCF) (FRANKFURT: OMC) is a Vancouver, Canada-based corporation that is the sole owner and operator of Oracle Ridge Mining LLC and copper mine located 24 km northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Oracle Mining has minimal long-term debt and is managed by an experienced team of mining professionals with extensive operating and financial experience. The Corporation is focused on uncovering overlooked deep-value projects to achieve superior shareholder returns.


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Oracle Mining Corp.
Mr. Alex Langer
VP Capital Markets
604-689-9293 or Toll Free: 1-855-689-9282

Oracle Mining Corp.
Mr. Jason Mercier
VP Corporate Secretary
604-689-9261
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