News Releases

NR 12-01-05

January 5, 2012: Vancouver, B.C.: Argentum Silver Corp. ("Argentum" or the "Company") announces that Mr. James Hutton has resigned as a Director of the Company to avoid potential conflicts with other business interests. Mr. Hutton will make himself available to the Company on a consulting basis in the future should the need arise. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Hutton for his contributions to the Company's development and wishes him every success in the future.

About Argentum Silver
Argentum holds the right to acquire a 100% interest in the Lachiguiri, Silacayoapan and Nino Perdido properties, all located in Oaxaca, Mexico, under an option agreement with Arco Resources Corp. Argentum also has an option to earn a 100% interest from Soltoro Ltd. in the Victoria and Coyote silver-gold projects located in Jalisco, Mexico. For further information, please go to www.argentumsilvercorp.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Argentum Silver Corp.
"Warren McIntyre"
Warren McIntyre
President and Chief Executive Officer
Argentum Silver Corp.
For further information:

Ian Tootill, Director of Investor Relations
Phone: 604.661.2110
Email: ian@argentumsilvercorp.com
www.argentumsilvercorp.com

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This News Release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Argentum relies upon litigation protection for forward-looking statements.