Sterling Mining Confirms TDSI as Advisor

WALLACE, IDAHO, Jun 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
Sterling Mining Company (TSX: SMQ)(OTCBB: SRLM)(FRANKFURT: SMX) has
engaged TD Securities Inc. ("TDSI"), to provide financial advisory
services, and to act as exclusive financial advisor and agent to Sterling.

Ken Berscht, Sterling's interim President/CEO, commented, "Due to the
recent changes in management and the continuing focus on operations, the
Company recognizes the need to develop a comprehensive financial
strategy. TDSI's reputation and long standing relationship with Sterling
will be invaluable as we plan for the future."

About Sterling Mining Company

Sterling Mining controls the Sunshine Mine, which began initial
production in December 2007, and related exploration lands in the
prolific Silver Valley of northern Idaho. The Company also holds several
silver properties in Mexico, including the Barones Tailings Project in
the Zacatecas Silver District. Shares of Sterling Mining Company trade on
the TSX under the symbol "SMQ", on the OTCBB under the symbol "SRLM", and
also on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "SMX".

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, visit the Company's website at
www.SterlingMining.com.

To receive Sterling news via email, please email
supertina@sterlingmining.com and specify "SMQ news" in the subject line.

Cautionary Language and Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements", which are
subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such statements. Investors are cautioned that such statements
are not guarantees of future performance and results. Risks and
uncertainties about the Company's business are more fully discussed in
the Company's disclosure documents filed from time to time with the
Canadian securities authorities.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
to buy securities, and contains forward-looking statements regarding the
Company within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and
Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements are based on
assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable but that are subject
to uncertainties and business risks. Actual results relating to any and
all of these subjects may differ materially from expected results.
Factors that could cause results to differ materially include economic
and political events, the ability to raise capital in the financial
markets, and other factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and subsequent 10-Q and
8-K filings.

Contacts:
Sterling Mining Company
Ken Berscht
President
(403) 830-7566 or (208) 699-2503

Sterling Mining Company
Monique Hayes
Investor Relations
(208) 699-6097
Website: www.SterlingMining.com

Copyright 2008, Market Wire, All rights reserved.

-0-