VANCOUVER, BC – December 1, 2010 – SilverCrest Mines Inc. (the “Company”) was advised by the TSX.Venture Exchange and
IIROC that trading was halted in the Company's shares due to unusual pre‐market trading activity this morning. Other than what
is disclosed in this release the Company is not aware of any other material change in its affairs.
The Company wishes to announce that it has acquired a new property in Mexico. The “La Joya Property” is located approximately
75 kilometres southeast of the city of Durango, Mexico in a prolific mineralized region which currently supports several mining
operations including Grupo Mexico’s, San Martin Mine, Industrias Penoles,’ Sabinas Mine, Pan American Silver’s, La Colorada
Mine and First Majestic Silver’s, La Parrilla Silver Mine. Access and infrastructure near the property is considered excellent.
“We are pleased to have been able to finalize the agreements to acquire these attractive exploration properties in such a prolific
region” said J. Scott Drever, President. “These properties bear logistical similarities to our Santa Elena Mine and we are hopeful
that we will be able to progress the exploration in a manner and at a rate similar to Santa Elena..”
The Company has entered into agreements for purchase and sale to purchase 100% of the property from local vendors for
payments of US$2.68 million payable over a 3 year period plus a 2.5% NSR for “La Joya West” which consists of 521.6 hectares
and payments of US$1.5 million payable over a 3 year period plus a 1.5% NSR for “La Joya East” which consists of 1103.6
hectares. Property payments in the first year are minimal.
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