VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan 13, 2014) - Timmins Gold Corp. (TMM.TO)(NYSE MKT:TGD) is pleased to report preliminary production results for the Company's fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. The Company achieved record production of 34,563 gold equivalent ounces* for the quarter and 120,900 gold equivalent ounces for the year which represent increases of 39% and 27% over the prior comparative periods.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2013:

* using a gold to silver ratio of 55 to 1.

The Company increased production over Q3 of 2013 by 5,129 gold equivalent ounces. Average crusher throughput increased by 2,166 tpd over Q3. A similar increase in crusher throughput is expected in the next quarter.

Year Ended December 31, 2013:

"2013 was another record year for Timmins Gold with production of 120,900 gold equivalent ounces surpassing our guidance of 118,000 ounces. Our strong performance in the fourth quarter was realized through a smooth transition to new leach pads and increased crusher throughput. Expansion construction is now complete for the next year including construction of new leach pads. Our production guidance for 2014 is between 115,000 and 125,000 ounces with cash costs of approximately $800 per ounce. The Company is well positioned to continue to generate good margins and free cash flow at current gold prices."

Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) nor the New York Stock Exchange MKT accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggestions herein. Except as required by applicable law, Timmins Gold does not intend to update any forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

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