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August 30, 2016 - Argentum Silver Corp. (ASL-V) ("Argentum" or the "Company") regretfully announces that Mr. Robert E. Shea, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, passed away over the weekend following an illness.

Mr. Shea was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Shea Financial Group. He was involved in many industries including insurance, pension funding, energy, fashion, mining and others. Mr. Shea served as a director to several publicly-listed companies.

"Aside from being a contributing member of the board of directors, Mr. Shea was a great supporter, business associate, friend to many and will be greatly missed. The entire board of directors and management of Argentum is deeply saddened by Bob's passing and offer our thoughts, prayers and condolences to his family at this difficult time." said Geoff Balderson, Argentum's President and CEO.

About Argentum Silver

Argentum holds a 100% interest in the Coyote and Victoria properties located in Jalisco, Mexico, and the Lachiguiri and Silacayoapan properties located in Oaxaca, Mexico. For further information, please visit www.argentumsilvercorp.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Argentum Silver Corp.
"Geoff Balderson"
President & CEO

For information please contact:
Phone: 604-602-0001
Email: gbalderson@telus.net


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