PRIMERO MINING CORP. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer with operations in Mexico and Canada. The Company is focused on building a portfolio of high quality, low cost precious metals assets in the Americas through acquiring, exploring, developing and operating mineral resource properties. Primero owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine and the Cerro del Gallo gold-silver-copper development project in Mexico and 100% of the Black Fox property and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River-Matheson near Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

With the recent addition of Black Fox Complex and the Cerro del Gallo development project, Primero is well positioned as an emerging mid-tier gold producer. Primero is focused on optimizing production, exploration and if appropriate, making further acquisitions of precious metal properties in low risk regions of the Americas.

VISION:

To be the most respected precious metals producer in the Americas, admired for the excellence of its people, its values, and its delivery on commitments.

VALUES:

Integrity: We are uncompromising and consistent in our commitment to transparent, responsible actions.

Respect: We value the diversity of our employees and other stakeholders and treat each other with dignity and honesty.

Teamwork: We work together and recognize that each person contributes and makes a difference.

Focused: We have the courage to take bold steps to excel and we apply a disciplined approach to deliver on our objectives.

HISTORY:

Primero was formed in 2007 as a junior precious metals exploration company (Mala Noche Resources) listed on the TSX Venture exchange. Upon acquisition of the San Dimas mine in August 2010 it became a producer and changed its name to Primero Mining Corp. Some of the key events in Primero’s or San Dimas' history include:

1757: First reported mining on San Dimas deposit

1904: Tayoltita mill built at San Dimas

1940: San Luis Mining Company acquired San Dimas property

1961 : Minas de San Luis S.A. de C.V. formed, acquired 51% and assumed San Dimas operations

1978: Luismin S.A. de C.V. acquired remaining 49% of San Dimas

2002: Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. acquired San Dimas

2003: Tayoltita Mill expansion to 1,600tpd

2005: Wheaton River merged with Goldcorp Inc.

2004: Wheaton River entered into silver purchase agreement, selling all silver from San Dimas at ~ $4 per ounce.

2006: Tayoltita Mill expansion to 2,100tpd

2007:Mala Noche Resources incorporated and began trading on TSX Venture:MLA

2010: Acquired 100% of the San Dimas mine

Changed name to Primero Mining Corp

Amended silver purchase agreement, gaining exposure to silver above minimum thresholds. Primero began trading on TSX:P

2011: Primero began trading on NYSE:PPP

2013: Primero acquired Cerro Resources NL adding the Cerro del Gallo development project to its portfolio

2014: Primero acquired Brigus Gold Corp. adding the producing Black Fox Complex to its portfolio

CONTACT DETAILS

Primero Mining Corp

79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2100, P.O. Box 139 Toronto, Ontario M5K 1H1

Phone +1 416-814-3160

Fax: +1 416 814 3170

Email: info@primeromining.com

Website http://www.primeromining.com