Cortez Gold Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Antonio Berlanga Balderas as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board of Directors.

Endeavour Silver Corp. announces that production rose for the 8th consecutive year in 2012. Consolidated silver and gold production from the Company’s three operating silver mines in Mexico, the Guanacevi Mine in Durango State and the Bolanitos and newly acquired El Cubo Mines in Guanajuato State, established new records for both annual and quarterly production at the end of the Fourth Quarter, 2012.

Canasil Resources Inc. announces closing of the previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $1,060,750 as detailed below. A commission or finder’s fee will be paid with respect to part of this placement, which is subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Arianne Resources Inc. announced today that it will seek shareholders’ approval to change its name to “Arianne Phosphate Inc.” at its next annual general meeting of shareholders in May, 2013 to recognize the focus of its activities on developing the world class Lac à Paul phosphate deposit. Such name change will also be subject to regulatory approval.

Alamos Gold Inc. announced today that it has commenced an offer to acquire Aurizon Mines Ltd. for approximately C$780 million in cash and shares. The Offer will remain open until 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on February 19, 2013 unless withdrawn or extended. Alamos has also applied to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AGI”.

Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. is pleased to announce 2012 record silver and gold production figures from its San Jose mine located in Mexico and Caylloma mine located in Peru.