Louvem Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LOV), announces its financial results for the
second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Financial results are based on Canadian GAAP
and dollar amounts are reported in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted.


Revenues were $2,557,757 for the second quarter of 2009, compared with
$4,001,274 during the same period in 2008. In all 2,351 ounces of gold were sold
at an average price of US$899 (CAN$1,084) per ounce in the second quarter of
2009, compared with 4,351 ounces of gold sold at an average price of US$860
(CAN$917) per ounce for the same period in 2008. The decrease in revenue is
mainly attributable to the decrease in number of ounces sold, however this drop
was offset by the higher average selling price per ounce of gold.


Total expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were $2,968,452, compared with
$3,007,731 incurred in the same period in 2008. Total operating costs for the
second quarter of 2009 were $2,083,229, compared with $2,022,665 for the same
period in 2008. The cash cost per ounce of gold sold increased from US$436
(CAN$465) for the second quarter of 2008 to US$735 (CANS$886) for this quarter,
mainly attributable to an important decrease in the recovered grade at the
Beaufor Mine.


Exploration spending in the second quarter 2009 was $511,495, compared with
$586,457 in the same period in 2008, reflecting sustained efforts in
exploration. Depreciation and depletion decreased from $178,400 in 2008 to
$68,167 in 2009, reflecting a lower production rate and a lower depreciation and
depletion rate per ounce of gold sold that is calculated based on the proven and
probable reserves, which were broadly similar at the Beaufor Mine at December
31, 2008 when compared with December 31, 2007.


The Company posted a net loss of $368,762, or $0.01 per share, for the second
quarter of 2009, compared with net earnings of $975,227, or $0.04 per share, for
the same period in 2008. Cash used for operations were $1,099,188 for the second
quarter of 2009, whereas for the same period in 2008, $1,344,728 had been
generated from operations.



During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, 22,806 tonnes of ore from the Beaufor
Mine were processed at an average recovered grade of 6.41 g/t, and 4,701 ounces
of gold were sold at an average price of US$899 (CAN$1,084) per ounce; Louvem's
share was 2,351 ounces. In the same quarter the prior year, 29,062 tonnes of ore
were processed at an average recovered grade of 9.31 g/t, and 8,702 ounces of
gold were sold at an average price of US$860 (CAN$917) per ounce; Louvem's share
was 4,351 ounces. Cash costs per ounce sold rose from US$436 (CAN$465) in the
second quarter of 2008, to US$735 (CAN$886) in the second quarter of 2009. This
cost increase is due to a lower production, the increase in expenses for the
definition drilling and a 31% drop in the recovered grade compared with the same
period in 2008. The lower grade can largely be explained by the disappointing
results from room-and-pillar stopes, where very good grades are usually
obtained.


SIX-MONTH REVIEW

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, revenues stood at $5,951,413, down
24% relative to revenues of $7,841,588 for the same period in 2008, reflecting
the lower number of gold ounces sold. During the first six months of 2009, 5,351
ounces of gold were sold at an average price of US$917 (CAN$1,106) per ounce,
compared with 8,352 ounces of gold sold in the first half of 2008 at an average
price of US$877 (CAN$935) per ounce.


Operating expenses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 were $4,373,324,
up $236,433 over operating costs of $4,136,891 during the same period last year,
primarily due to higher mining costs and increased definition drilling at the
Beaufor Mine.


Exploration costs were $790,345 during the first half of 2009, compared with
$747,228 during the same period in 2008, reflecting the Company's sustained
efforts to increase its reserve base.


For the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, the Company posted a net loss of
$31,918 or nil per share, compared with net earnings of $1,881,653, or $0.07 per
share, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008.


During the first half of 2009, 52,269 tonnes of ore from the Beaufor Mine were
processed at an average recovered grade of 6.37 g/t, and 10,702 ounces of gold
were sold at an average price of US$917 (CAN$1,106) per ounce; Louvem's share
was 5,351 ounces. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, 59,759 tonnes of
ore were processed at an average recovered grade of 8.69 g/t, and 16,705 ounces
of gold were sold at an average price of US$877 (CAN$935) per ounce; Louvem's
share was 8,352 ounces. Cash costs per ounce were US$677 (CAN$817) for the first
six months of 2009, compared with US$464 (CAN$495) per ounce for the same period
in 2008. The number of tonnes processed for the first six months of 2009 is 13%
lower than for the same period in 2008, but is within forecasted levels. Cash
costs per ounce in Canadian dollars increased by 65% compared with the
corresponding period in 2008, due to a 27% drop in the recovered grade and
higher mining costs.


The definition drilling program is ongoing, with 8,781 metres drilled compared
with 4,550 metres drilled during the first six months of 2008.


Exploration

During the second quarter of 2009, a total of 10,560 metres were drilled at the
Beaufor Mine, including 7,712 metres targeting depth extensions below the
current mining infrastructure. Drilling results obtained since the start of the
year 2009 have not led to any significant increase in inferred resources in the
zones at depth compared with the resource calculation as of December 31, 2008.


In order to increase the amount of inferred resources below existing
infrastructure, new targets will be drill-tested by the end of 2009. The main
targets are primarily located along the east and west extensions of the Q Zone,
the depth extension of the C Zone, and the area proximal to the Perron Fault.


Outlook

Louvem Mines is maintaining its exploration efforts at the Beaufor Mine and is
working to lower its production costs. The Company has no long-term debt and has
access to 5.4 million dollars in working capital as at June 30, 2009.


Martin Rivard

President and Chief Executive Officer

About Louvem Mines Inc.

The Company has a 50% interest in the Beaufor Mine and owns other exploration
properties located near Val-d'Or, in northwestern Quebec, Canada.


More information on Louvem Mines can be found on its website at: www.louvem.com.



KEY FINANCIAL DATA
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                              Three-month period          Six-month period
                                   ended June 30             ended June 30
                               2009         2008         2009         2008
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Results ($)
Revenues                  2,557,757    4,001,274    5,951,413    7,841,588
Net earnings (loss)        (368,762)     975,227      (31,918)   1,881,653
Cash flow from (used in)
 operations              (1,099,188)   1,344,728     (776,230)   2,739,013

Results per share ($)
Net earnings (loss) basic     (0.01)        0.04            -         0.07

Weighted average number
 of common shares        25,929,689   25,929,689   25,929,689   25,929,689
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                                   June 30, 2009         December 31, 2008
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Financial position ($)
Total assets                           8,316,478                 9,281,325
Working capital                        5,363,552                 5,468,777
Long term debt                                 -                         -
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SALES AND PRODUCTION DATA
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Beaufor Mine - 50 %                       Three-month period ended June 30,
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                                            2009                      2008
Gold sales (ounces)                        2,351                     4,351
Production of gold (ounces)                2,199                     5,007

                                US$         CAN$          US$         CAN$
Cash cost (per ounce sold)      735          886          436          465
Average selling price (per
 ounce of gold)                 899        1,084          860          917
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Beaufor Mine - 50 %                         Six-month period ended June 30,
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                                            2009                      2008
Gold sales (ounces)                        5,351                     8,352
Production of gold (ounces)                4,625                    10,199

                                US$         CAN$          US$         CAN$
Cash cost (per ounce sold)      677          817          464          495
Average selling price (per
 ounce of gold)                 917        1,106          877          935
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               Average exchange rate used for 2008: US$1 equals CAN$1.0660
                      2009 estimated exchange rate: US$1 equals CAN$1.2062



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