Virgin Metals Inc.: Receives Approval of Share Consolidation

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Virgin Metals Inc.: Receives Approval of Share Consolidation

Toronto, September 17, 2010 – Virgin Metals Inc. (TSX-V:VGM) reported today that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange authorizing the consolidation of its common shares on a one (1) for five (5) basis. Effective at the opening September 17, 2010, the shares of Virgin Metals Inc. will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on a consolidated basis. With this consolidation there will be an aggregate of 24,456,036 common shares issued and outstanding.

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) 603-8368 www.virginmetals.com