Ontario Divisional Court Dismisses Wabauskang First Nation's Application in respect of Rubicon's Production Closure Plan

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 29, 2014) - Rubicon Minerals Corporation (TSX:RMX)(NYSE MKT:RBY) ("Rubicon") announces the Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed an application for judicial review that was previously filed by Wabauskang First Nation ("WFN") in respect of Rubicon's production closure plan for its fully-permitted Phoenix Gold Project (the "Project") located in Red Lake, Ontario. Construction of the Project has been unaffected. The Project remains on schedule for projected production in mid-2015.

While the Company welcomes the decision, Rubicon wishes to focus its efforts on continuing constructive discussions with WFN to reach a collaborative benefits agreement.

About Rubicon Minerals Corporation

Rubicon Minerals Corporation is an advanced stage gold development company. The Company is focused on responsible and environmentally sustainable development of its Phoenix Gold Project in Red Lake, Ontario. The start of potential gold production is projected in mid-2015, based on current forecasts. The Phoenix Gold Project is fully permitted for initial production at 1,250 tonnes per day. In addition, Rubicon controls over 100 square miles of prime exploration ground in the prolific Red Lake gold district which hosts Goldcorp's high-grade, world class Red Lake Mine. Rubicon's shares are listed on the NYSE MKT (RBY) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (RMX).

RUBICON MINERALS CORPORATION

Mike Lalonde, President and Chief Executive Officer

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