August 2, 2012 — Vancouver, B.C. — Arco Resources Corp. (TSX-V: ARR) (“Arco” or the “Company”) announces that it has extended the expiry date of its unexercised share purchase warrants, issued August 3, 2010 (the “Warrants”), to February 3, 2013. The extension, which is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, applies to the 5,500,000 Warrants still outstanding, which have an exercise price of $0.10 each.

About Arco Resources
Arco holds a 100% interest in four mineral claim blocks, all located in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. The Company is focusing its efforts on its Tres Hermanas/La Luna claim blocks, which have had historical production of gold and silver. The Companies future exploration plans include its Cuatro Venados and Taviche properties. For further information on the Company please go to www.arcoresources.com. Follow Arco on Facebook.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Arco Resources Corp.
“Warren McIntyre”

Warren McIntyre
President and Chief Executive Officer
Arco Resources Corp.
For further information:
Ian Tootill, Director of Investor Relations
Phone: 604.639.2866 ext. 110
Email: [email protected]
www.arcoresources.com

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