TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 8, 2013) – Primero Mining Corp. (“Primero” or the “Company”) (TSX:P)(NYSE:PPP) announces that today, at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”), all directors nominated as listed in the management information circular dated April 8, 2013 were re-elected. The detailed results are as follows:

*As a ballot was not required, the number of votes disclosed reflects only the proxies received by management of the Company in advance of the Meeting.

The Company has also filed a report of voting results on all other resolutions voted on at the Meeting on www.sedar.com.

About Primero

Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer and owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico. Primero is focused on delivering superior, sustainable value for all stakeholders with low-risk exposure to gold. The Company intends to become an intermediate gold producer by building a portfolio of high quality, low cost precious metals assets in the Americas. Primero’s website is www.primeromining.com.