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Arian Silver Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AGQ)(AIM:AGQ)(FRANKFURT:I3A) (the
"Company" or "Arian Silver") a silver exploration, development and production
company with a focus on projects in the silver belt of Zacatecas, Mexico,
reports that good progress continues to be made on the refurbishment of the El
Bote custom processing plant (the "Plant"), which is expected to process up to
1,500 tonnes per day ("tpd") when operating at full capacity.


Key points:



--  Refurbishment of the Plant is approximately 95% complete and the Plant
    is on track to be commissioned by end 2014 
--  Transportation of the refurbished Plant to the new site has commenced 
--  Installation of a new line to supply grid power to the new plant site is
    complete 
--  Pre-construction earthmoving at the new site is complete 
--  New decline into the Soledad section of the San Jose mine has commenced 
--  Financing discussions are advancing positively 



Jim Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Arian Silver, commented: "Arian Silver
is making excellent progress in finalising the refurbishment programme of its
wholly-owned custom processing plant, keeping the Company on track for the
reassembly of the Plant, and it's commissioning during the final quarter of this
year. Refinancing activities are also advancing positively, and I look forward
to updating shareholders further, in due course."


El Bote Processing Plant 

In August 2013, Arian Silver purchased a custom processing plant, located just
60km from the Company's mine site. The acquisition of this Plant is expected to
enable Arian Silver to increase production in a modular manner up to a maximum
capacity of 1,500 tpd. This, together with increased mine production and the
elimination of Arian Silver's reliance upon third-party toll millers, is
expected to provide significantly increased operational control and efficiency,
which should therefore translate into significantly reduced operational costs.


The refurbishment of the Plant is now approximately 95% complete and on track to
be commissioned by end 2014. Refurbished parts of the plant have begun to be
transported to site adjacent to the San Jose mine.


The land set aside for the Plant has been prepared and is now ready for the
first concrete to be poured for the foundations.


A 35KW power line has been installed for exclusive use at the Plant, which is
ample to supply the Plant's needs. This is in addition to the existing 13KW
exclusive power line to the San Jose mine.


The offices and associated buildings at the plant site have been refurbished and
are ready for use.


San Jose mine 

Mine development continues in the San Jose and Santa Ana sections of the mine.
Construction has commenced on an additional 4x5m ramp at the Soledad section of
the mine, which is approximately 1km west of the existing San Jose ramp. These
works will support the required increase in mine production capacity to
approximately 1,500 tpd within 18 to 24 months.


The mine has been dewatered to the 180m level (180m below the surface), enabling
access to new areas, and significant further development has occurred at these
deeper levels.


Financing 

In August 2013, the Company entered a 12 month US$15.6 million loan facility,
convertible at the lender's option at C$1.10 per share. The Company is
negotiating the refinancing of this loan note, and these financing activities
are now advancing positively.


Notes to editors 

Arian Silver is a silver exploration, development and production company with a
focus on projects in Zacatecas, within the silver belt of Mexico, the world's
most productive silver district.


Arian Silver's flagship San Jose silver project comprises the San Jose
underground mine (Ag, Pb, Zn) and the El Bote custom processing plant. The
Company is in the process of refurbishing, transporting and constructing the
plant, which is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2014.


Full details of the Company's NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate are
available from www.ariansilver.com/s/Sanjose.asp.


Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) and no stock
exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release nor approved or
disapproved of the information contained herein.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Arian Silver Corporation
Jim Williams, CEO
David Taylor, Company Secretary
(London) +44 (0)20 7887 6599
dtaylor@ariansilver.com
www.ariansilver.com


Hume Capital, Broker
Jon Belliss / Abigail Wayne
(London) +44 (0)20 7101 7070
jon.belliss@xcapgroup.com


Grant Thornton UK LLP
Philip Secrett / David Hignell
(London) +44 (0)20 7383 5100
philip.j.secrett@uk.gt.com


Yellow Jersey PR Limited
Dominic Barretto
(London) +44 (0)7768537739
dominic@yellowjerseypr.com

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