/EINPresswire.com/ -- TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/04/16 -- Rubicon Minerals Corporation (TSX: RMX) (OTC PINK: RBYCF) ("Rubicon" or the "Company") announces the resignation of Peter Rowlandson from the Board of Directors (the "Board") effective August 5, 2016 to pursue other interests. Mr. Rowlandson had been a director of the Board since 2012.

"On behalf of the Board, we would like to thank Peter for his contributions to Rubicon and wish him well in his future endeavours," stated Mr. Julian Kemp, interim President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Rubicon. "Rubicon is currently searching for a replacement for this vacancy."

RUBICON MINERALS CORPORATION

Julian Kemp, Interim President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Contacts:
Allan Candelario
Vice President of Investor Relations
+1 (416) 766-2804
ir@rubiconminerals.com
www.rubiconminerals.com