EPZ Esperanza Resources Corp.

Esperanza Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:EPZ)(OTCQX:ESPZF) today commented on a
recent amendment to article 71 (the "Amendment") of the Law of Rural Sustainable
Development in the State of Morelos (the "Law"). 


The Amendment was published in the August 14, 2013 edition of "Tierra Y
Libertad", the official newspaper of the state government of Morelos, which is
available on the official state government website. The Amendment came into
force the day following its August 14, 2013 publication. 


The intent of the Amendment is to emphasize as a priority the promotion of the
preservation, conservation and responsible use of natural resources in rural
areas within the state of Morelos. 


The enacted Amendment consists of adding the following paragraph to article 71
of the Law (as translated from the Spanish publication):  


"In the State, the extraction, use, handling, production and/or storage of
substances or mixtures thereof, which are corrosive and/or explosive and/or
toxic and/or flammable and/or biological-infectious, is restricted in accordance
with the Mexican Official Standards and further applicable legal provisions,
within the productive, services or research processes which may represent a risk
to the lands, the water, and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the State
of Morelos."


The published discussion of the Amendment refers, in part, to the use of cyanide
in recovering gold and silver in mining operations as well as to other
substances and materials used in mining operations. Further, reference is made
to the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Esperanza Silver de Mexico and the
Company's Esperanza gold project.


Certain substances and materials permitted for use in mining operations in
Mexico, including cyanide, are restricted by existing Mexican legislation and
regulation as referenced in the Amendment. The Company intends to continue to
comply fully with such laws and regulations applicable to its mineral projects
within Mexico including the Law of Rural Sustainable Development in the State of
Morelos, as amended.


About Esperanza 

Esperanza is a precious metals exploration and development company focused on
advancing its principal property, the wholly-owned Esperanza gold project
(formerly referred to as the Cerro Jumil gold project) in Morelos State, Mexico.


Information regarding the Company and the Esperanza gold project is available on
the Company's website at www.epzresources.com and under the Company's profile at
SEDAR (www.sedar.com).


Forward Looking Statements

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"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities
laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities laws, which we refer to collectively as "forward-looking statements".
The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a
"safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results
of operations that are based upon assumptions about future economic conditions
and courses of action. All statements and information other than statements of
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"might", "will" and similar words or phrases (including negative variations)
suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Such
forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and
assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry
results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
information. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements contained in this press release. Some of the known risks and other
factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements are described in the section
entitled "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, which is available at www.sec.gov and the
Annual Information Form which is filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
included in this press release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other
circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Esperanza Resources Corp.
Simon Venhuizen
Director, Investor Relations
604-336-8194 or Toll Free:  1-866-890-5509
simon@epzresources.com
www.epzresources.com

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