Augusta Resource Announces 2013 Annual General and Special Meeting Results

VANCOUVER, June 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Augusta Resource Corporation (TSX/NYSE MKT: AZC) ("Augusta" or "the Company"), in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, reports a summary of the results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") which was held today.  Shareholders voted in favour of all items put forward by the Board of Directors and management

Each of the nominees listed in Augusta's Management Information Circular dated May 17, 2013 was elected as a director.  A summary of the results is provided below:

Name of Nominee	Votes For	%	Votes Withheld	%
Timothy C. Baker	100,953,859	99.88%	124,438	0.12%
Gilmour Clausen	100,867,258	99.79%	211,039	0.21%
W. Durand (Randy) Eppler	96,130,238	95.10%	4,948,059	4.90%
Christopher M. H. Jennings	100,965,959	99.89%	112,338	0.11%
Robert P. Pirooz	100,965,109	99.89%	113,188	0.11%
Robert P. Wares	100,957,659	99.88%	120,638	0.12%
Richard W. Warke	100,289,177	99.22%	789,120	0.78%

Shareholders also voted in favour of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorized directors to fix their remuneration, as well passed an ordinary resolution ratifying, confirming and approving the Company's Advance Notice Policy.

A total of 117,400,219 Augusta common shares were voted, representing 81.33% of total shares issued and outstanding as at the record date of the AGM.

ABOUT AUGUSTA
Augusta is a base metals company focused on advancing the Rosemont Copper deposit near Tucson, Arizona. Rosemont hosts a large copper/molybdenum reserve that would account for about 10% of US copper output once in production (for details refer to www.augustaresource.com). The exceptional experience and strength of Augusta's management team, combined with the developed infrastructure and robust economics of the Rosemont project, propels Augusta to becoming a solid mid-tier copper producer. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE MKT under the symbol AZC.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to statements concerning: expectations surrounding, short term financing, future project financings or refinancing; the Company's plans at the Rosemont Project including timing for final permits and construction; estimated production; and capital and operating and cash flow estimates. Forward-looking statements or information include statements regarding the expectations and beliefs of management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements or information are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements or information, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to: history of losses; requirements for additional capital; dilution; loss of its material properties; interest rates increase; global economy; no history of production; speculative nature of exploration activities; periodic interruptions to exploration, development and mining activities; environmental hazards and liability; industrial accidents; failure of processing and mining equipment; labour disputes; supply problems; commodity price fluctuations; uncertainty of production and cost estimates; the interpretation of drill results and the estimation of mineral resources and reserves; legal and regulatory proceedings and community actions; title matters; regulatory restrictions; permitting and licensing; volatility of the market price of Common Shares; insurance; competition; hedging activities; currency fluctuations; loss of key employees; as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2013. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements or information except as required by law, and you are referred to the full discussion of the Company's business contained in the Company's reports filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States.

SOURCE: Augusta Resource Corporation

Augusta Resource Corporation
Letitia Cornacchia, Vice President,
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
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