Vancouver, B.C. – January 3, 2013: San Marco Resources Inc. (SMN: TSX-V) has received notification from Patriot Minefinders Inc. that they will not be proceeding with the La Buena property option. This option, as disclosed in the Company’s news release dated February 29th 2012, has thus terminated.

San Marco’s field geological crews will mobilize to the La Buena property approximately January 15th to finalize additional detailed surface work in preparation for Phase I drilling.

About San Marco Resources Inc.

San Marco Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal properties in Mexico. San Marco is currently focused on its Angeles, La Buena and Los Carlos properties, all of which are either drill ready or in preparation for drilling in the near future. San Marco has a committed management team with extensive experience in Mexico and a proven track record of building shareholder value.

For further information, contact:

Rick Peterson
Corporate Finance Consultant
604-913-9419
604-868-3164
CAN (Toll Free) 1-888-888-9122
USA (Toll Free) 1-888-888-9123
rick@rickpeterson.ca

Robert D. Willis
CEO
604-568-5951
604-813-2606
rwillis@sanmarcocorp.com

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