LME Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc

TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2011 /CNW/ - Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. and (OTCQX: LMEFF) ("Laurion" or the "Corporation") announces that it has commenced drilling on the Sturgeon River North property ("Mahki zone"), located in Pifher Township, north of the Corporations 100% owned Sturgeon River Project, 25 kilometres east of the Town of Beardmore, Ontario. The Corporation recently completed a geophysical survey and is targeting VTEM anomalies on the Mahki zone located north of the Namewaminikan River. The anomalies are relatively strong conductors which are buried by glacial sand deposits, and therefore have never been prospected or drilled. The anomalies occur in an area with known copper and zinc mineralization hosted in Felsic to Intermediate volcanics, and copper/gold mineralization hosted in Diorite/Granodiorite intrusives. In 1972, Augmitto Explorations Ltd. conducted a prospecting program followed by an Induced Polarization ("I.P.") survey to the east of the current geophysical grid and drill program, which resulted in the reported discovery of a north easterly zone of chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite mineralization of approximately 4.9 metres to 6.1 metres wide and 76 metres in strike length. A second zone was stripped uncovering fine disseminated chalcopyrite and pyrite. This zone was located on the extension of one of the higher I.P. survey anomalies over which mineralization was found to extend over a width of approximately 61 metres. A grab sample was reported to assay 0.250 ozs/ton (8.6 g/t) gold, 1.43 ozs/ton (48 g/t) silver and 3.77% copper. A program of diamond drilling was commenced in November 1972, to test the surface showing and geophysical anomalies. Three holes totaling 397 metres were drilled, reporting 0.8 g/t gold, 6.7 g/t silver and 0.76% copper over 11.49 metres, including 1.1 g/t gold, 8.3 g/t silver and 1.02% copper over 6.92 metres. The above technical information contained in this news release has been verified by Joe Campbell, P. Geo., consulting geologist with GeoVector Management Inc. Mr. Campbell is the project manager for Laurion's Sturgeon River project and he is the Qualified Person as defined in "National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Properties." Bell Mountain The Corporation terminated the drill program on the Corporation's Nevada Bell Mountain Project (Sphinx Zone) as a result of continuous mechanical breakdowns and difficulties accessing the steep drill stages due to icy terrain. In the interest of safety and elimination of unnecessary costs, the Corporation has determined that the drill program will be resumed in the spring. About Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. The Corporation's focus is to make the transition from explorer to producer and envisages the realization of shareholder value and wealth through monetization of its discoveries and assets. Laurion's exploration horizons are focused primarily on gold with a secondary interest in base metals with key interests in prospective mining properties located in Ontario, Canada and Nevada, USA. 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 news release. This news release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of Laurion's business, operations and condition, as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, fluctuating commodity prices, competitive risks and the availability of financing. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and Laurion cautions against placing undue reliance thereon. Laurion and its management assume no obligation to revise or update these forward looking statements except as required by law. Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. CONTACT: Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc.Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin - PresidentTel: 1-888-212-4070Tel: 1-705-788-9186Fax: 1-705-788-9187Website: www.laurion.ca

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