TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 15, 2012) - HudBay Minerals Inc. ("Hudbay") (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) announced that David Garofalo, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Canaccord Genuity Global Resources Conference, held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida.

The presentation and webcast will be available on Hudbay's website at www.hudbayminerals.com.

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) is a Canadian integrated mining company with assets in North and South America principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals. Hudbay's objective is to maximize shareholder value through efficient operations, organic growth and accretive acquisitions, while maintaining its financial strength. A member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Index, Hudbay is committed to high standards of corporate governance and sustainability. Further information about Hudbay can be found on www.hudbayminerals.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

John Vincic, Vice President
HudBay Minerals Inc.
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
(416) 362-0615
john.vincic@hudbayminerals.com
www.hudbayminerals.com