Coeur Reports Strong Operating Cash Flow and Record Gold Production in 2012; Expected Production Growth in 2013 Driven by Rochester Expansion

Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation reported strong operating cash flow1 of $338.7 million from metal sales of $895.5 million for the full year 2012. Production totaled 18.0 million silver ounces and a record 226,486 gold ounces. Coeur expects to generate robust operating cash flow from anticipated 2013 production of 18.0 – 19.5 million ounces of silver and a record 250,000 – 265,000 ounces of gold.

AuRico Gold Announces Inaugural Dividend Policy

AuRico Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that as part of the Company’s long-term strategy to maximize shareholder value, the Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a new, two-tiered dividend policy:

Primero Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results; Generates Record Revenues and Operating Cash Flow and Significant Free Cash Flow

Primero Mining Corp. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. The Company reported record revenues of $182.9 million in 2012 and strong net earnings of $49.6 million ($0.54 per share). The Company had a cash position of $139.2 million as of December 31, 2012 and generated record operating cash flows(1) of $88.8 million ($0.97 per share).

Yamana Gold Declares Quarterly Dividend

YAMANA GOLD INC. today announced its first quarter 2013 dividend of $0.065 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 28, 2013 will be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on April 11, 2013. The dividend is an “eligible dividend” for Canadian tax purposes.

Sonora Resources Enters Into Asset Purchase Agreement With Yale Resources Ltd.

Sonora Resources Corp., a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and exploration of international silver and gold mining properties, is pleased to announce that on February 15, 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Yale Resources Ltd. to purchase all of the right, title and interest in and to the Los Amoles 2 and Los Amoles 3 Fracc.1 properties, consisting of 2,166 hectares located in the State of Sonora Mexico. Yale will use all commercially reasonable efforts to acquire title to the Los Amoles 4 property which is approximately an additional 2,200 hectares adjoining the Los Amoles 3 property. The Company has agreed to purchase the Property from Yale by issuing 1,000,000 of restricted SURE common shares and making cash payments totaling US$200,000.

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