Arian Silver Corp : Arian Silver Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

London, England, Arian Silver Corporation ("Arian" or the "Company") (TSXV: AGQ) (AIM: AGQ) (FRANKFURT: I3A), a silver exploration, development and production company with a focus on projects in the silver belt of Mexico, announces today the appointment of Mr John Mayfield as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") with effect from 7 January 2013. Outgoing CFO, Sam Clarke, who is leaving the Company to relocate overseas, will be assisting the transition phase to ensure continuity.

Mr Mayfield, who is fluent in Spanish, is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and has over 20 years' senior financial leadership experience, including roles based in Mexico and Latin America. The position is currently a non-Board appointment.

Jim Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Arian commented: "I am delighted to welcome John to the Company. His experience in Mexico will be particularly valuable as Arian enters a new pivotal stage of its development with its plans to transform into a larger scale producer."

"On behalf of the team I would like to acknowledge and thank Sam for his dedication and stewardship for which we are very appreciative. We wish him every success for his future life in Brazil."

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Arian Silver Corporation
Jim Williams
CEO
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Arian Silver Corporation
David Taylor
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XCAP Securities PLC
Jon Belliss
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Yellow Jersey PR Limited
Dominic Barretto
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CHF Investor Relations
Juliet Heading
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Arian Silver Corporation
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
London, W1J 6BD
United Kingdom

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