Baja Mining Announces Boleo Project New Chief Operating Officer

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/23/12 -- Baja Mining Corp. (TSX: BAJ)(OTCQX: BAJFF) is pleased to announce that Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo S.A. de C.V. ("MMB"), its 49% owned Mexican company, has appointed Kyoung Jin Park as Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Park will be responsible for directing the construction activities, commencing and managing the operation of the Boleo project.

"I am very pleased to join MMB, because this company has what needed to become one of the best mining operations in Mexico," said Mr. Park. "MMB's goal remains the same: complete construction of the process plant in order to commence copper production, while adhering to the highest safety standards."

Mr. Park has worked for three world class companies and brings to the Project over 35 years of experience in development, execution, commissioning and operation of industrial projects. He has previously worked in Mexico and more specifically in the state of Tamaulipas.

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