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TORONTO, March 26, 2013 /CNW/ - Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME) and (OTCQX: LMEFF) ("Laurion" or the "Corporation") is very pleased to announce that through collaborative participation
with Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek ("AZA"), Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek ("BNA"), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Rocky Bay First Nation ("BZA"), Red Sky Independent Metis First Nations and Metis Nation of Ontario,
the Sturgeon River property was renamed the "Ishkoday" Property.


The new project name was chosen through a draw of names submitted by the
communities and means "Fire/Flint rock"("Ishkoday Ahsin") in Ojibwe
(Anishnaabe), signifying the first techniques of mining in the area.
The announcement was made by keynote speaker and First Nations leader
Ovide Mercredi, at the Gala Event for the Grow Greenstone Expo, in
Thunder Bay, Ontario on the evening of March 25, 2013.


Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of Laurion commented, "The name Sturgeon River and Quebec Sturgeon River has over the years
created much confusion as to its location and is frequently confused
with a number of other "Sturgeon" named properties located in northern
Ontario. On acquisition of the Ishkoday ("Sturgeon River Property") in 2007, Laurion renamed many of their mineral discoveries with
aboriginal names. The name Ishkoday celebrates the communities and their connection with
their heritage lands. Laurion extends their appreciation to all the
five communities, and in particular the Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan
Anishinaabek ("AZA") for their participation and the proposal in the renaming of Laurion's
project to Ishkoday. Laurion looks forward to its continued realization
of its exploration successes on the Ishkoday property and prospective
growth for the area."


About the Ishkoday Property


The Ishkoday property is located 220km northeast of Thunder Bay and 25km
to the northeast of the town of Beardmore.


Laurion is the first exploration company to define a polymetallic
environment in the Beardmore-Geraldton area.


Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of Laurion commented, "If our 2012 summer drill program was indicative of the Ishkoday
property's potential, then it is best described as a series of three
stacked gold rich base metal zones over a strike length of 3.0 km,
enveloped by a large lower grade gold and base metal halo, which has a
width of up to 100 metres. Drilling to date has been completed only
down to the shallow depth of 100 metres. The results to date indicate
the potential for a significant deposit over the total 9.0 km of strike
length within a 1.0 km wide corridor. Added to this, we have
information from our drilling which indicates that the grade and
mineralized widths of those stacked gold rich base metal zones are
increasing at depth. This information highlights the possibility of
wider and richer zones."


To date Laurion has focused on the northwest corner of the property, but
Le Sueur-Aquin points out that every part of the 2,500 hectare property
"has delivered positive results to date," including a strong gold environment located on the western portion of
the Ishkoday in the area of the historic gold mine shaft.


Prospecting results carried this past summer returned high grade values
for gold, silver, copper and zinc with minor hits for lead. This
prospecting program successfully extended and confirmed the surface
footprint for mineralization on all three major trends.


Laurion's goal is to complete a NI 43-101 report, mostly focused on the
upper part of the 3km long Loki Trend. Drilling for the report is yet
to be completed; between 3,600 and 4,200m of drilling is projected for
the forthcoming campaign.


About Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc.


Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. is a junior mining company focusing on
the upside of its 100%-owned Ishkoday property, a high impact project
with a primary focus on gold and base metals. With proven ability to
develop early stage projects and create shareholder value by monetizing
its discoveries and assets, Laurion has realized a total of $6.35
million in the last two years from monetization of its assets. The
Corporation's current focus is on resource development at Ishkoday,
located in Beardmore, Ontario, approximately 220km northeast of Thunder
Bay.


Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is
defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this news release.


This news release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning
the future performance of Laurion's business, operations and condition,
as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions.
Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as
"may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and
similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking
statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of
management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and
subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including
the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development,
fluctuating commodity prices, competitive risks and the availability of
financing. Actual events or results may differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements and Laurion cautions
against placing undue reliance thereon. Laurion and its management
assume no obligation to revise or update these forward looking
statements except as required by law.



SOURCE: Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc.



For further information:

Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin - President Tel: 1-888-212-4070 Tel: 1-705-788-9186 Fax: 1-705-788-9187 Website : http://www.laurion.ca/">www.laurion.ca