TORONTO, CANADA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/16/09 -- Breakwater Resources Ltd. (TSX: BWR)(TSX: BWR.WT.A) -

Excessive rain and snow melt has created a considerable amount of water runoff at our Myra Falls mine site. In consideration for the safety of our employees the Company has evacuated the underground workings. Required personnel will remain on site to manage the situation. The Company will provide updates as appropriate.

Breakwater is a mining, exploration and development company which produces and sells zinc, copper, lead and gold concentrates to customers around the world. The Company's concentrate production is derived from three mines in Chile, Honduras and Canada. Breakwater's Langlois mine in Quebec, Canada is currently on temporary care and maintenance.

Contacts:
Breakwater Resources Ltd.Ann Wilkinson
Vice President, Investor Relations
416-363-4798 Ext. 277
AWilkinson@breakwater.ca