Scorpio Mining Appoints New Chairman

TSX:SPM

News Release No. 273 July 22, 2010

Scorpio Mining Appoints New Chairman

Vancouver, July 22, 2010 – Scorpio Mining Corporation (TSX: SPM) ("Scorpio Mining" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ewan Mason as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of July 14, 2010. Mr. Mason has been a Director of the Corporation since January 2010.

Peter J. Hawley, former Chairman, will continue to serve Scorpio Mining as CEO & Director.

ON BEHALF OF SCORPIO MINING CORPORATION

Peter J. Hawley CEO & Director

For further information contact:

Rich Kaiser, YES International: 1-800-631-8127; 001-757-306-6090 (outside North America)

Email: [email protected]

Suite 511 - 475 Howe St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3 Tel (604) 678-9639 Fax (604) 602-9640 www.scorpiomining.com