Thompson Creek Metals Company Announces Change in Senior Management

DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Dec 8, 2014) - Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (NYSE: TC) (TSX: TCM) ("Thompson Creek" or the "Company") announced today that Scott Shellhaas, the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, is leaving the Company effective December 12, 2014. Thompson Creek's board of directors has appointed Jacques Perron as President effective today in addition to his continued role as Chief Executive Officer and Director.

As the Company prepares to place the Thompson Creek molybdenum mine into care and maintenance at year-end, it has streamlined the management of its operations and eliminated the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Perron and other members of the senior management team will continue to manage key relationships with government officials, communities and First Nations, as well as other stakeholders. The board of directors does not anticipate additional executive personnel changes at this time.

"Scott has been instrumental in the construction and development of the Mt. Milligan copper and gold mine, and his leadership has played a critical role through the ramp-up stage to date," said Mr. Perron. "We thank Scott for his many contributions and wish him the very best."

About Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. is a diversified North American mining company. The Company's principal operating properties are its 100%-owned Mt. Milligan Mine, an open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator in British Columbia, its 100%-owned TC Mine, an open-pit molybdenum mine and concentrator in Idaho, its 75% joint venture interest in the Endako Mine, an open-pit molybdenum mine, concentrator and roaster in British Columbia, and the Langeloth Metallurgical Facility in Pennsylvania. The Company's development projects include the Berg property, a copper, molybdenum, and silver exploration property located in British Columbia and the Maze Lake property, a gold exploration project located in the Kivalliq District of Nunavut, Canada. The Company's principal executive office is located in Denver, Colorado. More information is available at www.thompsoncreekmetals.com.

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