Vancouver, British Columbia — Cortez Gold Corp. (TSXV: CUT) (“Cortez” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its shareholders have approved all resolutions presented to them at the annual general meeting of the Company held on September 13, 2012. The shareholders re elected four directors to the board, namely Robert Eadie (President & Chief Executive Officer), Gary Arca (Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary), David Gunning and Andrew de Verteuil. The shareholders also reappointed BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company’s auditors and ratified and approved the Company’s 10% rolling stock option plan and ancillary matters thereto.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
of Cortez Gold Corp.

(sgd.) “Robert Eadie”
President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:
Robert Eadie, President and CEO
Cortez Gold Corp.
Suite 750, 580 Hornby Street, Box 113
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 602-4935 • Fax: (604) 602-4936
Email: [email protected]