Mexico's Newest Near-term Silver Producer Santacruz Silver Featured on BTV-Business Television

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2013) - SantaCruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) Mining friendly Mexico is where the BTV - Business Television crews visited this newcomer's 100% owned property and learned of its plans to go into production. President and CEO, Arturo Prestamo Elizondo is confident they are on track, on schedule and on budget to begin production in the first quarter of 2013.

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About SantaCruz Silver Mining (TSXV: SCZ)

A Canadian Mining Company with a primary focus on silver deposits, SCZ has entered into option agreements to acquire a 100% interest in the Rosario, Gavilanes and San Felipe projects, all located in the historical mining districts of Charcas, San Luis Potosí, San Dimas Durango, and San Felipe, Sonora, Mexico respectively. All properties are considered to be an advanced stage and based on preliminary findings by the Company, offer excellent potential opportunities for mine operations. www.santacruzsilver.com

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