Moly Mines Reports Quarter Highlights

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 27, 2011) - Moly Mines Limited (TSX:MOL)(ASX:MOL) is pleased to announce the highlights of their Quarterly Activities Report and Quarterly Cashflow Report for the period ending September 30, 2011, available on the Company website (www.molymines.com) and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Spinifex Ridge Iron Ore Project

• Mine continues to out-perform expectations.
• 3 shipments for quarter: 257,267 tonnes, up 20%.
• Projected to exceed 1 million tonnes by year-end, 25% above budget.
• Net sales revenue: A$29.5M, up 27%.
• Operating costs: A$61.8/t.
• Stocks on hand: 166,000 tonnes.

Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Project

• Completion of US$494 million of finance debt facilities with China Development Bank.

Corporate and Finance

• Cash on hand: A$50.3M.

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