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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000878518-06-000010.txt : 20060706
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000878518-06-000010
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060629
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060706
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060706

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TASEKO MINES LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000878518
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A1
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31965
		FILM NUMBER:		06948805

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SUITE 1020
		STREET 2:		800 WEST PENDER STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V6C 2V6
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604-684-6365

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SUITE 1020
		STREET 2:		800 WEST PENDER STREET
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V6C 2V6
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE JUNE 29, 2006
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<title>Taseko Expands Management Team to Advance Projects</title>    </head>
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  <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <strong><font size="4">UNITED STATES <br>
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </font><br>
    Washington, DC 20549 </strong><br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <b><font size="4">FORM 6-K</font></b> <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Report of Foreign Private Issuer <br>
    Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 <br>
    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <b>CIK # 878518</b> <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    As at June 29, 2006 <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <b> <u><font size="4">TASEKO MINES LIMITED</font></u></b> <br>
    <b>800 West Pender Street, Suite 1020</b> <br>
    <b>Vancouver</b> <b>, British Columbia</b> <br>
    <b>Canada</b> <b> V6C 2V6</b> <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
    under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Form 20-F...X.... Form 40-F......... <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper
    as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____ <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of
    a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security
    holders. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper
    as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____ <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in
    this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
    Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
    1934. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Yes ..... No ..... <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    If &quot;Yes&quot; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
    registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________ <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Signatures <br>
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
    has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
    thereunto duly authorized. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    By: /s/ Jeffrey R. Mason <br>
    Director and Chief Financial Officer <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Date: June 29, 2006 <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Print the name and title of the signing officer under his signature. <br>
    &nbsp; </font></p>
  <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">-------------------------------------------------<br>
    <b>&nbsp;</b> <br>
    <b><font size="4">Taseko Mines Limited</font></b> <font size="4"><b>&nbsp;</b>
    </font><br>
    <b>1020 - 800 W Pender Street</b> <br>
    <b>Vancouver BC Canada</b> <br>
    <b>V6C 2V6 Canada</b> <br>
    <b>Tel 604 684 - 6365 </b> <br>
    <b>Fax 604 684 - 8092</b> <br>
    <b>Toll Free 1 800 667 - 2114</b> <br>
    <b>www.tasekomines.com</b> <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <strong>TASEKO EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ADVANCE PROJECTS </strong></font></p>
  <p align="justify"> <b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">June 29, 2006,
    Vancouver, BC</font></b> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&#45; Taseko
    Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; AMEX: TGB) is pleased to announce two senior staff
    appointments. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <b>Kim Barrowman</b> will join Taseko, effective July 1, as General Manager
    of Taseko&#39;s Gibraltar Mine. Mr. Barrowman, a Professional Mining Engineer,
    has 30 years of mining industry experience encompassing a broad range of disciplines,
    including Mine and Mill Operations, Engineering and Maintenance. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Mr. Barrowman brings extensive experience in all facets of mine management
    to his position at Taseko. Most recently, Mr. Barrowman was Director of Canadian
    Operations for the Washington Group. His background also includes specific
    experience in coal and oil sands mining as Mine Superintendent at Elk Valley
    Coal&#39;s Fording River Operation and Manager of Operations at Suncor&#39;s
    Oil Sands Operation in Fort McMurray. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    <b>Scott Jones</b> has joined Taseko as General Manager, Project Development.
    Mr. Jones&#39;s initial responsibilities will be managing the ongoing Environmental
    Assessment, Mine Permitting and Feasibility Study for Taseko&#39;s Prosperity
    Gold-Copper Project. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Mr. Jones has 25 years of experience in the mining industry, most recently
    as a Senior Mining Engineer for Teck Cominco where he was involved in property
    valuation and feasibility studies. He has also held various senior positions
    in both underground and open pit operations for Teck Cominco and at Barrick
    Gold&#39;s Hemlo operations. He has a B.Sc. in Mine Engineering from McGill
    University. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    The growth of Taseko&#39;s mine management and operational team reflects further
    progress toward the Company&#39;s objectives as it moves forward with its
    expansion plans at the Gibraltar Mine and continues its efforts to advance
    the Prosperity Project to a production decision. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    For further details on Taseko, please visit the Company&#39;s website at www.tasekomines.com
    or contact Investor Services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at
    1-800-667-2114. <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    Russell E. Hallbauer <br>
    <i>President and CEO</i> </font></p>
  <p align="justify"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp; <br>
    <b> <i>Note: High resolution photos of Mr. Barrowman and Mr. Jones are available
    upon request. Contact Tracy Wong at tracyw@hdgold.com for more information.</i></b>
    <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    &nbsp; <br>
    No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained
    in this news release. <br>
    &nbsp; </font></p>
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