Keith Neumeyer, Chairman of First Mining, states: “We are very pleased with the incredible level of interest we received in this financing which is yet another milestone in the rapid growth of the Company. With this financing, First Mining is now in a very strong financial position, with cash on hand of approximately $37.3 million. We welcome the new shareholders to our Company, including various institutional shareholders. The addition of capital to the Company allows us to generate internal value from our projects while at the same time allows us to pursue additional accretive acquisitions.”

“During the second quarter we continued to realize the benefits of operational efficiencies put into place earlier this year,” stated Brendan Cahill, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We returned to profitability on an adjusted basis and improved cash flow, as well as realizing material improvements to all-in sustaining costs per ounce before the one-time costs associated with the ongoing Platosa optimization plan. We have reported adjusted net income during the period as, with the Company’s strong share performance during Q2, fair value adjustments to financing costs were required under IFRS on our outstanding convertible debentures and associated warrants – a quality problem. We expect our costs and financial performance to further improve as the Platosa optimization program continues moving towards completion. We enter the third quarter with much improved metal prices, a strengthened balance sheet from our recent, oversubscribed bought deal financing and a comprehensive drill program about to commence at Platosa.”

The gross proceeds of the Private Placement will be used to advance the Company’s Tenoriba precious metal project in the prolific Sierra Madre region of Chihuahua State, Mexico and payment of property taxes, for which if paid has the potential to significantly reduce property payments.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “We have had a strong operational and financial quarter with solid performance for the first half of the year. With San Jose now in commercial operation at 3,000 tpd, and capital requirements at our existing mines reduced significantly, we are poised to capitalize from the recovery in metal prices.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “The Company is now focused on advancing the recently acquired Lindero Gold Project into construction in 2017 with commercial production expected by the second half of 2018.”

Plata Latina Minerals Corporation announces that effective immediately Ms. Margaret Brodie has resigned as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and accepted her appointment as Director to the Board. Ms. Patricia Fong has been appointed as the new CFO. Ms. Fong, CPA, CMA, has twenty years of experience in the mining industry overseeing projects in Canada, United States and Latin America and working with foreign investor groups. She is currently the CFO of two resources companies in Vancouver, B.C.

The gross proceeds of the financing shall be used for 1st stage drilling on specific targets on the Pino de Plata Project in Mexico and for working capital. The Company will pay all reasonable expenses and fees incurred in connection with the Offering and Agents will be paid a negotiated cash fee as a percentage of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering.