Argentum triggers option to acquire two Mexican silver properties from Soltoro

VANCOUVER – Argentum Silver Corp. (TSXV:ASL) has acquired the Coyote and Victoria properties in western Mexico by triggering the early-exercise provisions of a 2011 option agreement with Soltoro Ltd. (TSX:SOL). Argentum also owns the Lachiguiri and Silacayoapan properties, in southern Mexico. Soltoro will have rights to receive royalties on production from the properties and owns about 6.7 million shares of Argentum, or about 15 per cent of its total common shares outstanding.