VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/09/12

Lumina Copper Corp. (TSX VENTURE:LCC) (the "Company") announces that Mrs. Amber Schaefer has been appointed to replace Mr. Robert Pirooz as Corporate Secretary, effective February 8, 2012. Mrs. Schaefer is a Paralegal with 14 years' experience in the mineral resource sector and has worked with the Company since its inception. Mrs. Schaefer also previously served as Corporate Secretary for Lumina Royalty Corp. Mr. Pirooz has been appointed General Counsel of the Company and still holds his title as Director.

LUMINA COPPER CORP.

David Strang, President & CEO

Contacts:
Lumina Copper Corp.
David Strang
President & CEO
+ 604 646 1880
+ 604 687 7041 (FAX)
dstrang@luminacopper.com
www.luminacopper.com