Compass Gold Announces Resignation of Director


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 23, 2013) - Compass Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CVB) ("Compass" or the "Company") announces that Marshall Auerback resigned from the board of directors as of July 21, 2013.

The Company would like to thank Mr. Auerback for his contribution while serving as a director, and wish him well in his endeavors.

About Compass Gold

Compass Gold Corporation, a Tier 2 mining issuer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, is focused on gold exploration in Mali, Africa's third largest producer of gold. Compass, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Africa Mining SARL, owns a 100% interest in six gold exploration permits (Yanfolila, Dandoko, Moussala, Kolondieba, Solabougouda and Sirakourou), covering an aggregate of 1,138 sq kms in key gold-producing regions in southwest Mali, West Africa. Further information is available at www.compassgoldcorp.com.

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COMPASS GOLD CORPORATION

James Henderson, Chairman

Contact Information:

Compass Gold Corporation
+1 604-638-8067
info@compassgoldcorp.com
www.compassgoldcorp.com