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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 6, 2016) – Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR) (the “Company”, “Argonaut Gold” or “Argonaut”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Audra B. Walsh to the Board of Directors effective immediately, and the nomination of Ian Atkinson to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting on May 3, 2016 subject to TSX review. Additionally, the Company announces the hiring of Daniel A. Symons as Vice President, Investor Relations.