Day: April 17, 2014

Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. announces that the Company has filed an amended and restated preliminary prospectus in all of the provinces of Canada (other than Québec), which amends the preliminary prospectus of the Company filed on April 2, 2014. The amendments include the proposed pricing of the common shares, the proposed number of common shares to be issued, the aggregate gross proceeds anticipated to be raised, the use of proceeds and certain other matters disclosed in the Amended Prospectus. The Amended Prospectus is being filed in connection with a marketed public offering of common shares pursuant to which it is proposed that the Company will issue 100,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of $10,000,000. As previously disclosed in the Company’s press release dated April 2, 2014, the Offering will be led by Cormark Securities Inc. and shall include a syndicate of underwriters including Dundee Securities Ltd., M Partners Inc., PI Financial Corp., Jacob Securities Inc. and Tempest Capital Corp. The closing of the Offering is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, the execution of an underwriting agreement with the Underwriters and all necessary regulatory approvals, including any required approvals of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Premium Exploration Inc. announces the resignation of Mr. Robert Komarechka and Dr. Guojian Xu from its Board of Directors.

Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle will likely acquire 100% of Osisko Mining Corporation for $3.9 billion, thwarting Vancouver-based Goldcorp’s long-running hostile takeover attempt, Osisko announced April 16.

AuRico Gold Inc. today announced that its board of directors has adopted a by-law which introduces an advance notice requirement in connection with shareholders intending to nominate directors in certain circumstances.

Virgin Metals Inc. is pleased to announce that further to its press release of March 27, 2014, the shareholders of the Company approved all resolutions brought before them at the special meeting of Shareholders held on April 16, 2014, including: the approval and ratification of a shareholder rights plan; the approval and ratification of an advance notice by-law; and the approval of a share consolidation and name change, all as set out in the Company’s management information circular dated as of March 17, 2014.

Argentum Silver Corp. announces the appointment of Barry Lee as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Lee replaces Simon Anderson, who resigned to focus on other business interests. The board of directors of the Company wishes to thank Mr. Anderson for his many years of service to the Company.

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. is pleased to announce first quarter 2014 production of 159,729 silver equivalent ounces from the Company’s Rosario Mine in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This production represents a 260% quarter over quarter increase as compared with Q4 2013 and demonstrates the Company is on schedule to meet its production target of between 850,000 to 1,100,000 silver equivalent ounces by the year-end 2014.

Avino Silver and Gold Mines Ltd. is pleased to report its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013. All financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified. The information in this news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and associated management discussion and analysis which are available on the Company’s website at www.avino.com and under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.