October 16, 2012 — Vancouver, B.C. — Arco Resources Corp. (TSX-V: ARR) (“Arco” or the “Company”) announces that Mr. John Sutherland has resigned as a Director of the Company to focus on his increased duties with Goldgroup Mining Inc. Mr. Sutherland has agreed to join the Company’s Corporate Advisory Board, through which he will continue to provide advice and guidance to the Board. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Sutherland for his contributions to the Company’s Board and wishes him every success in the future.

About Arco Resources

Arco holds a 100% interest in five mineral claim blocks, all located in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. The Company is focusing its efforts on its Tres Hermanas and La Luna claim blocks, which have had historical production of gold and silver. The Companies future exploration plans also 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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