Monument to Vigorously Defend Opportunistic Claim Filed Against Selinsing Gold Mine Interest

VANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY and FSE: D7Q1) ("Monument") announces that a statement of claim has been filed by Selinsing Mining Sdn Bhd ("SMSD"), the previous owner of the Selinsing Project, against Monument and two of its Malaysian subsidiaries in the High Court of Malaya in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. The claim alleges that SMSB is entitled to a share of production/profit from Selinsing Gold Mine Manager Sdn. Bhd. ("SGMM") based on SMSB's purported 5% participating interest in SGMM.

According to Monument legal counsel, the Claim against Monument and its subsidiaries is entirely without merit. The opportunistic nature of this claim is demonstrated by the fact that it was not filed sooner, and has only been made now, after several years of success in low-cost production under Monument's leadership. Monument will vigorously dispute this claim, and will update shareholders on developments in this regard.

About Monument

Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V:MMY, FSE:D7Q1) is an established Canadian gold producer that owns and operates the Selinsing Gold Mine in Malaysia, with  production cash costs among the lowest in the world.  Its experienced management team is committed to growth and is advancing several exploration and development projects in Malaysia, including its polymetalic Mengapur project. The Company employs 260 people in Malaysia and is committed to the highest standards of environmental management, social responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighboring communities.

Robert F. Baldock, President and CEO
Monument Mining Limited
Suite 910- 688 West Hastings Street
Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 1P1

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SOURCE Monument Mining Limited