Virgin Metals Inc.: Announces Resignation of Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Virgin Metals Inc.: Announces Resignation of Director

Toronto, August 1, 2013 – Virgin Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Virgin Metals”) (TSX-V: VGM) announced today that Chris Berlet has resigned as a director of the Company. The Company thanks Mr. Berlet for his commitment and significant past contributions.

About Virgin Metals

Virgin Metals is a junior exploration and development company; its projects include two coppermolybdenum porphyry properties in Sonora, northern Mexico. One of these, Los Verdes, is currently the subject of a pre-feasibility study while the other, Cuatro Hermanos, is the focus of ongoing exploration efforts.

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Virgin Metals Inc.

Chris Frostad (416) 306-0990 www.virginmetals.com