Scorpio Defines the "Jewel Box" Trend within the Northwest Sector of the Nuestra Senora Zone with Underground Drilling Reporting 669 g/t Ag, 10.52% Zn, 3.01% Cu, 3.73% Pb over 4.6 m followed by 9.4 m grading 271 g/t Ag, 9.80% Zn, 2.90% Cu, 4.08% Pb

Vancouver, March 25, 2008 - Scorpio Mining Corporation (TSX:SPM) is pleased to report additional underground drill results targeting the Northwest zone of the Nuestra Senora deposit between the 10th and 12th levels of its 100% owned Nuestra Senora project, Sinaloa State, Mexico. The most recent intersection in diamond drill hole NS8L-08-81 and others demonstrate that the high-grade "Jewel Box" zone is continuous over a vertical distance of 60 metres and is easily accessible from the main ramp which is now close to the 12th level.

Table 1. 8th Level Underground Drill Results - Nuestra Senora Northwest "Jewel Box" Zone

Hole #
	

From

(m)
	

To

(m)
	

Length

(m)
	

Ag

(g/t)
	

Au

(g/t)
	

Cu

%
	

Pb

%
	

Zn

%
NS8L-08-81 	25.50 	25.80 	0.30 	3,550 	1.10 	0.01 	9.46 	0.03
  	33.70 	34.30 	0.60 	300 	0.233 	0.00 	0.73 	0.06
  	38.70 	39.50 	0.80 	569 	0.300 	0.01 	0.56 	0.03
  	51.50 	57.00 	5.50 	110 	0.089 	0.42 	3.23 	3.96
  	68.30 	72.90 	4.60 	669 	0.349 	2.01 	8.73 	10.52
  	82.80 	92.20 	9.40 	271 	0.613 	2.90 	4.08 	9.80

A longitudinal section of the Northwest zone can be found on the company´s website. (www.scorpiomining.com/s/NuestraSenora.asp). Development of this zone on the 9th level has primarily been in mineralization that is lower in silver and copper when compared to the rest of the Main zone. However, as the intersections highlighted on the section and listed below indicate there is a significant enrichment not only in silver and copper but also lead and zinc below the 10th level.

Peter J. Hawley, Chairman, CEO comments, "As previously released (March 18, 2008), the Santa Teresa Extension zone reported an interval of 3.10 metres grading 1,496 g/t Ag, 36.62% Zn, 2.88% Cu and 4.30% Pb within an intersection of 13.8 metres grading 385 g/t Ag, 9.50% Zn, 0.75% Cu and 2.09% Pb . This intersection of elevated values is located near the junction between the Santa Teresa and Sept 9 zones. The Sept 9 zone is a structurally controlled vein which is oriented perpendicular to the trend of the Hoag, Santa Teresa and Nuestra Senora mineralization and is being interpreted as a possible conduit that has allowed for secondary enrichment, particularly of silver and copper, within the existing zones. The Sept 9 zone clearly has an important relationship with the mineralizing system. The question remains as to what will happen if the Northwest and Sept 9 zones intersect. Current interpretation by the Scorpio geologists suggests that the intersection will occur below the 12th level and could result in a large dilation zone with elevated metal values."

Because of the outstanding intersections in NS8L-08-81, the Company is currently moving an air drill on Level 10 to better define this zone. Development on 10th level is in progress and on the 10.5 Level is scheduled to start within the next couple of months. The "Jewel Box" zone could provide the Company with high-grade stopes accessible from 10th and 11th levels within a relatively short time.

Table 2. 11th Level Underground Drill Results - Nuestra Senora Northwest "Jewel Box" Zone

Hole #
	

From

(m)
	

To

(m)
	

Length

(m)
	

Ag

(g/t)
	

Au

(g/t)
	

Cu

%
	

Pb

%
	

Zn

%
NS11L-07-177* 	183.00 	225.00 	42.00 	199 	0.16 	0.73 	1.53 	2.73

Including
	192.90 	203.70 	10.80 	382 	0.144 	1.25 	1.68 	3.33
  	208.20 	213.30 	5.10 	265 	0.078 	0.26 	2.61 	3.25
  	218.60 	222.80 	4.20 	267 	0.322 	1.80 	3.89 	4.78

* Previously reported

Table 3. 10th Level Underground Drill Results - Nuestra Senora Northwest "Jewel Box" Zone

Hole #
	

From

(m)
	

To

(m)
	

Length

(m)
	

Ag

(g/t)
	

Au

(g/t)
	

Cu

%
	

Pb

%
	

Zn

%
NS10L-07-100* 	68.20 	82.50 	14.30 	379 	0.240 	1.67 	5.54 	7.96

Including
	68.20 	69.50 	1.30 	762 	0.272 	3.96 	7.24 	14.15
  	73.60 	81.30 	7.70 	511 	0.352 	2.14 	8.44 	11.59

* Previously reported

Table 4. 3rd Level Underground Drill Results - Nuestra Senora Northwest "Jewel Box" Zone

Hole #
	

From

(m)
	

To

(m)
	

Length

(m)
	

Ag

(g/t)
	

Au

(g/t)
	

Cu

%
	

Pb

%
	

Zn

%
NSUG-05-01* 	201.00 	207.00 	6.00 	498 	0.20 	0.27 	1.56 	11.15

Including
	202 	205 	3.00 	728 	0.276 	0.16 	1.78 	14.22
NSUG-05-08* 	207.80 	211.90 	4.10 	670 	0.29 	1.43 	1.98 	4.35

Including
	207.80 	209.75 	1.95 	1,213 	0.49 	2.11 	3.54 	5.28
NSUG-05-36* 	183.00 	196.00 	13.00 	377 	0.29 	0.74 	0.97 	2.25

Including
	183.00 	186.30 	3.30 	314 	0.253 	0.02 	0.87 	0.13
  	193.70 	196.00 	2.30 	1,208 	0.919 	3.48 	3.20 	13.72

* Previously reported

Table 5. Surface Drill Results - Nuestra Senora Northwest "Jewel Box" Zone

Hole #
	

From

(m)
	

To

(m)
	

Length

(m)
	

Ag

(g/t)
	

Au

(g/t)
	

Cu

%
	

Pb

%
	

Zn

%
NSS-04-12* 	205.00 	210.00 	5.00 	245 	0.33 	0.50 	2.31 	2.92

Including
	207.20 	209.00 	1.80 	451 	0.754 	0.93 	5.22 	4.92
NSS-05-29* 	234.60 	246.10 	11.50 	252 	0.26 	1.43 	1.83 	4.78

Including
	234.60 	237.30 	2.70 	637 	0.846 	3.86 	5.91 	13.89
NSS-05-30* 	226.80 	241.60 	14.80 	325 	0.21 	1.11 	0.85 	1.74

Including
	227.80 	232.50 	4.70 	726 	0.428 	2.87 	2.02 	4.57
  	239.40 	241.60 	2.20 	357 	0.191 	0.40 	0.81 	0.62

* Previously reported

Drillhole data in the tables reflect down hole core lengths and actual (uncut) grades. True widths cannot be reliably estimated at this time. Further information on the Company and the Nuestra Señora project is available on the Scorpio Mining web site at: www.scorpiomining.com.

President, Mr. D. Roger Scammell, PGeo, is the Company´s Qualified Person for the Nuestra Señora project. Mr. Scammell is responsible for the current exploration and development program and has reviewed the content of this release. All technical information for the Nuestra Señora property is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program. Samples are shipped to the ALS Chemex preparation laboratory in Hermosillo, Mexico for drying, crushing and pulverizing. ALS Chemex, Hermosillo then sends the pulps by air-freight to ALS Chemex, Vancouver for assaying. Systematic assaying of standards and blanks are performed for precision and accuracy; check assays are regularly conducted by SGS Lakefield Research. Details of the QA/QC program are available on the Company´s website.


ON BEHALF OF SCORPIO MINING CORPORATION

Peter J. Hawley
Chairman & CEO




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