Vancouver, British Columbia… Starcore International Mines Ltd. (“Starcore” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that it has received approval from the Mexican environmental authority, the Direccion General de Impacto y Riesgo Ambiental (DGIRA) (General Deputy for Environmental Control), to extend the term for Starcore’s management of its dry stack tailings at the San Martin Mine in Queretaro, Mexico.   The extension of the environmental permit gives Starcore an additional ten years of life expectancy for the Company´s handling of its tailings. 

The Company submitted its environmental risk studies to the Mexican authorities, which included technical updates and modifications to its dry stack tailings from the mine operations. Starcore will continue to comply with the DGIRA requirements including mitigation, prevention and compensation as detailed in the Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Risk Level 1 study and Preliminary Risk Report as submitted by the Company to the DGIRA. The Company will also continue to comply with the implementation of any corrective measures ordered by the Mexican authorities. 

About Starcore

Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico.  While this base of producing assets has been complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America, Starcore has expanded its reach internationally with the project in Côte d’Ivoire. The Company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long term shareholder value.  You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com. 

ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL
MINES LTD.

(Signed) “Robert Eadie”                                                   
Robert Eadie, President & Chief Executive Officer

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:  
Robert Eadie
Telephone: 1-604-602-4935

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