MacVeigh Leaving Rubicon Minerals Corporation Board Of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- The Board of Rubicon Minerals Corporation (TSX: RMX)(AMEX: RBY) announces that Garfield MacVeigh is stepping down from the Rubicon Board of Directors effective February 15, 2007. Following the completion of Rubicon’s recent Plan of Arrangement (the “Plan”), Garfield will be focusing his efforts on new endeavors including Paragon Minerals Corporation, created through the Plan and Constantine Metal Resources Ltd., in which Rubicon currently holds an approximate 20% interest.

The Board recognizes and thanks Garfield for the positive role he has played in the formation and development of the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

RUBICON MINERALS CORPORATION

On behalf of the Board of Directors

David W. Adamson, President & CEO, Director