Elgin Mining Announces Election of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) -Elgin Mining Inc. ("Elgin Mining" or the "Company") (TSX:ELG) (TSX:ELG.WT) announces the detailed voting results for the election of its Board of Directors, which took place at the Company's Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 22, 2013. The nominees listed in the management information circular dated April 18, 2013 were elected as directors of Elgin at the meeting. Detailed results of the vote are set out below:

Elgin Mining Inc.

Elgin Mining is a Canadian based company focused on production at the Björkdal Gold Mine in Sweden, and on advancing the Lupin gold mine, located in Nunavut, Canada, to a production decision. In addition, Elgin Mining's portfolio includes the Ulu gold project located approximately 155 kilometers north of the Lupin gold mine in Nunavut, Canada, a 29.5% interest in Auracle Resources Ltd., which is exploring the Mexican Hat property in Arizona, an exclusive right and option to earn a 60% interest in Lincoln Mining Corporation's Oro Cruz (California) and La Bufa (Mexico) gold projects and an option to earn a 60% interest in North Arrow Minerals Inc.'s Contwoyto gold project located adjacent to the Lupin gold mine in Nunavut, Canada. Elgin Mining also selectively reviews opportunities to add advanced stage development projects to its portfolio. The Company has a strong balance sheet, generates cash flow from gold sales, and remains un-hedged.

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