TMX group

VANCOUVER, July 12 /CNW/ - Bear Creek Mining (TSX Venture: BCM) ("Bear
Creek" or the "Company") announced today that it will hold a conference call
and webcast Wednesday July 13 at 8:00 a.m. pacific, 11:00 a.m. eastern, to
discuss the positive drill results from the first four holes at Corani  
Silver-Gold Project.

About the Conference Call
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To participate in the conference call, please dial 416-640-4127 or      
1-800-814-4853. The call will be available for replay until July 27, 2005 by
calling 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and entering the pass code 21131347
(followed by the number sign).

About the Webcast
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To access the webcast:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID(equal sign)1179860
The live or archived webcast can also be accessed through the Company's
website at www.bearcreekmining.com

About Bear Creek Mining Corporation
Bear Creek Mining Corporation's focus is on the discovery of high quality
economic gold and silver deposits with a focus on Peru. Bear Creek's well-
qualified exploration team has extensive experience in Peru where the Company
maintains an ongoing aggressive exploration and acquisition program. Bear
Creek's Management and Board of Directors have a long and successful track
record of creating shareholder value through exploration and discovery.

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release.

For further information, please visit the Company's website
(www.bearcreekmining.com)