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Rocmec Mining Corporation Inc.: Rocmec Mining Enters Thermal Fragmentation Work Agreement With Fresnillo PLC


Published on 2009-03-30 09:33:03, Last Modified on 2009-03-30 09:33:47 - Market Wire
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VAUDREUIL-DORION, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 30, 2009) - Rocmec Mining inc. (TSX VENTURE:RMI)(FRANKFURT:D5O) is pleased to announce that following a mine site visit by Fresnillo's operations personnel to view firsthand the thermal fragmentation mining method at the Rocmec 1 mining property located in Rouyn-Noranda and the subsequent visit by Rocmec's management to Fresnillo's La Cienega mine located in the state of Durango, Mexico it has entered into an agreement with Fresnillo PLC (LSE - FRES) to conduct work using its exclusive patented Thermal Fragmentation mining method. The numerous precious metal bearing veins located within the La Cienega mine, place it amongst the work areas of choice for the utilisation of the thermal fragmentation mining method.

"We are very excited to work alongside one of the leading mining companies in Latin America. This work agreement is an important milestone for our company and we look forward to contributing to the success of this mining operation," states Mr. Donald Brisebois president and CEO of Rocmec Mining.

Fresnillo Plc is the world's largest primary silver producer and Mexico's second largest gold producer. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol FRES and is part of the Penoles Group.

About Rocmec

Rocmec Mining Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company actively involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects. The Company's exclusive thermal fragmentation process combined with its growth strategy place it as the partner of choice for the development of narrow high-grade precious metal quartz vein properties. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trades under the symbol: RMI

Rocmec's growth strategy is to focus on the development of quality assets that will significantly enhance shareholder value. Exploitation of narrow high-grade precious metal quartz veins with its exclusive thermal fragmentation process coupled with conventional mining methods will lead the Company in becoming a mid-size gold producer. The acquisition, development and future exploitation activities at the recently acquired Rocmec I (Russian Kid) property are an excellent example of this strategy.

"Thermal fragmentation - an innovative process for mining narrow high-grade ore bodies"

The Thermal Fragmentation Mining Method video can be viewed on Rocmec's website or by clicking the following link: [ http://www.rocmecmines.com/video_an.asp ]

Please visit us on the web at [ www.rocmecmines.com ].

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.