TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 16, 2014) – Primero Mining Corp. ("Primero" or the "Company") (TSX:P)(NYSE:PPP) announced today that Mr. Renaud Adams , President and Chief Operating Officer, has resigned effectively immediately to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Adams' duties will be assumed by senior management on an interim basis while a search for his replacement is completed.

"We would like to thank Renaud for his nearly 3 years of service and we wish him well with his future endeavors," stated Joseph F. Conway , President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Primero

Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer that owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine and the Cerro del Gallo gold-silver-copper development project in Mexico and 100% of the Black Fox mine and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River-Matheson near Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Primero offers immediate exposure to un-hedged, below average cash cost gold production with a substantial resource base in politically stable jurisdictions. The Company is focused on becoming a leading intermediate gold producer by building a portfolio of high quality, low cost precious metals assets in the Americas. Primero's website iswww.primeromining.com.