Day: February 20, 2015

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to confirm the filing today, following the original news release on January 12, 2015, of its technical report and preliminary economic assessment in relation to its San Agustin project, pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. For further information on the San Agustin project, please see the technical report entitled “Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, San Agustin Project, Durango, Mexico” dated February 19, 2015 with an effective date of October 3, 2014 and available on www.sedar.com and under the Company’s profile as well as the Company’s website, www.argonautgold.com.

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. today announced comparative earnings of $76.9 million or $0.13 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and $474.5 million or $0.80 per share for the full year 2014. Cash flows from operations, before working capital changes and tax paid, amounted to$263.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and $1,361.6 million for the full year 2014.