Oremex Gold Inc. Appoints Michael Ivan as Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2012 - Oremex Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "Oremex Gold") (TSX Venture: OAU) (Frankfurt: OM8) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Ivan, CA to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Ivan is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience managing the financial operations for both private and public companies. Mr. Ivan began his career with Collins Barrow, where he was a key member of the firm's public company group, with a particular focus on junior resource companies. Throughout his career he has specialized in auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting. He most recently served as Corporate Controller for Oremex Gold and the Company expects the transition to be seamless given Mr. Ivan's knowledge and familiarity.

Mr. Ivan replaces Mr. Paul Haber. The Company would like to thank Mr. Haber for his many years of contributions and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.


About Oremex Gold Inc.

Oremex Gold Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company created from the spin-out of gold assets owned by Oremex Silver Inc. (previously Oremex Resources Inc.) in 2011. The Company has a portfolio of gold properties in prolific mining regions of Mexico. Its two main projects are Cerro del Oro, located in the historic Melchor Ocampo gold district and Santa Catarina, located in the prolific Sierra Rosario gold belt.


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