Toronto, August 1, 2013 Virgin Metals Inc. (the Company or Virgin Metals) (TSX-V: VGM) announced today that Chris Berlet has resigned as a director of the Company. The Company thanks Mr. Berlet for his commitment and significant past contributions. About Virgin Metals Virgin Metals is a junior exploration and development company; its projects include two copper-molybdenum porphyry properties in Sonora, northern Mexico. One of these, Los Verdes, is currently the subject of a pre-feasibility study while the other, Cuatro Hermanos, is the focus of ongoing exploration efforts. NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. For further information please contact: Virgin Metals Inc. Chris Frostad (416) 306-0990