VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 1, 2013) - DGM Minerals Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DGM) announced that Doug Smith has resigned his appointment as a director and as Chief Financial Officer of the Company due to personal reasons. Mr. Smith's contribution to the Company's management over the last few years has been greatly appreciated.

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Doug Smith for his past contributions and commitment to DGM," said Pete Smith, President and CEO of the Company. "Doug was a valuable member of the DGM team and was deeply involved in the Company's affairs since the Company's inception."

The directors are pleased to welcome Clarke Nakamoto to the board as Mr. Smith's replacement. Mr. Nakamoto will also be replacing Mr. Smith as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Nakamoto is the current Controller and Vice President of Operations at MAC Marketing Solutions Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia. He brings over 15 years of domestic and international experience including four years spent in Bermuda at Marsh Management servicing offshore clients in the captive insurance industry. During his time at Marsh he was seconded to PMG Assurance Ltd. (a subsidiary of Sony Corporation) and served as a resident director. Mr. Nakamoto is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University.

Pete Smith said, "I am delighted to welcome Clarke Nakamoto to the DGM Board. Clarke's experience and work ethic will ensure a smooth transition for the Company."

About the Company

DGM Minerals Corp. is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company currently focused on the acquisition and exploration of mineral projects in Canada. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or contact the Company by telephone at 778.999.7030.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Peter Smith, President and CEO

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