Vancouver, BC — January 7, 2013 – Corex Gold Corp. (the “Company”) shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting convened earlier today voted to support the approval of the previously announced (November 6, 2012) Option Agreement with Vale Exploraciones Mexico S.A. de C.V. (“Vale”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vale S.A. wherein Vale may acquire up to a 65% interest in the Company’s Santana Project.

Accordingly, Corex will move to close the transaction on or before January 31, 2013.

About Vale S.A.
Vale is one of the largest metals and mining company in the world and the largest in the Americas based on market capitalization. It is the world’s largest producer of iron ore and iron ore pellets and the world’s second largest producer of nickel. Vale also produces manganese ore, copper, thermal and coking coal, phosphates, potash, cobalt and platinum group metals. To support Vale’s growth strategy, the company is actively engaged in mineral exploration efforts in several countries around the globe.

About Corex Gold Corp
Corex Gold Corp is a Canadian resource company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious/base metal deposits in Mexico including its 100% owned flagship property, the Santana Project, which is in Sonora State, Mexico. In addition, Goldcorp Inc. has implemented an on-going exploration program on Corex’s 100% owned Zuloaga property in Zacatecas State, Mexico.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Craig D. Schneider”
President & CEO

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Craig Schneider,
President & CEO

Tel: 604.683.2505
Fax: 604.683-2506
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.corexgold.com

Cautionary Statement:

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements relating to future exploration and expenditures on the Company’s properties and holding of a shareholder meeting. Forward-looking statements, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include management’s re-allocation of resources, failure of the parties to meet the other conditions to the option agreement and the other factors detailed from time to time in Corex Gold Corp.’s filings with the appropriate securities commissions. Other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements and information contained herein.