Scorpio Gold Corporation is pleased to announce its unaudited financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 (“Q3”). This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis, Financial Statements and Notes for Q3, available on the Company’s website at www.scorpiogold.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All monetary figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise specified.

Gold Resource Corporation today announced results for its third quarter ending September 30, 2012. Gold Resource Corporation is a low-cost gold producer with operations in the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico

Mercator Minerals Ltd today announced its financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012. During the third quarter 2012, the Company generated revenues of $58.5 million and gross profit of $4.7 million, in spite of a buildup of 2.3 million pounds of copper in concentrate inventory at the port which was subsequently shipped in the first week of October, cash flow from operations (excluding changes in non-cash working capital items) of $2.1 million, and a net loss of $15.1 million ($0.06 per share, basic), or on an adjusted net earnings* basis, a loss of $3.7 million ($0.01 per share, basic).

Southridge Minerals, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized the evaluation of strategic alternatives for its Cinco Minas property located in Jalisco Mexico, including the exploration of a joint venture, complete sale or other transaction

Canasil Resources Inc. provides an update on the Company’s corporate strategy and project status. Canasil’s objective is to acquire and advance exploration projects, with the potential for hosting world class silver, gold, copper, zinc and lead mineralized systems, through to discovery to create significant shareholder value. The Company’s projects are strategically located in highly prospective and politically stable jurisdictions, and have been selected for ease of access and excellent infrastructure close to major operating mines and recent mineral discoveries. The Company places particular emphasis on maintaining a tight share structure with low dilution. This provides a platform for creating significant shareholder value.