Baja Mining Corp. has been advised by SRK Consulting Inc. that it is unable to provide the Company with a draft of the updated NI 43-101 technical report on the Boleo Project as previously anticipated due to the ongoing discussions between the mining department of Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo, S.A.P.I. de C.V., its geotechnical and mining consultants, and those of MMB’s senior lenders regarding certain key aspects of the Boleo mine plan on which consensus remains to be established. These parties continue to evaluate methods to optimize the underground mining, and determine the level of production from underground compared to open pit, the outcome of which may influence mining costs and project economics.

Scorpio Mining Corporation reports its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, available on the Company’s website at www.scorpiomining.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All monetary figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.

International Northair Mines Ltd. announces the voting results at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of Northair held on August 14, 2013.

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Impulsora Minera Santacruz S.A. de C.V. has successfully renegotiated terms to acquire a 100% interest in the San Felipe project and adjacent El Gachi property located near Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico with Minera Hochschild Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Timmins Gold Corp announces that it held its annual and special meeting of shareholders on July 18, 2013.

Cream Minerals Ltd. announces that Mr. Sargent Berner has resigned as a Director of the Company for personal reasons.

First Majestic Silver Corp. says its second-quarter net income was down 99 per cent from the same time last year, due to the suspension of silver sales amid a sharp drop in market prices for the metal.

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. All dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise specified.

First Majestic Silver Corp. is pleased to announce the unaudited interim consolidated financial results for the Company for the second quarter ending June 30, 2013. The full version of the financial statements and the management discussion and analysis can be viewed on the Company’s web site at www.firstmajestic.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.