Sonora Resources Corp. Appoints Mark E. Scott As CFO

Sonora Resources Corp. (OTCBB: SURE) (“Sonora Resources” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that Mark E. Scott has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Scott will be responsible for all financial functions for the Company and will work with Mr. Juan Miguel Ríos Gutiérrez, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, on the implementation of the Company’s growth strategy.

Mr. Scott has significant financial, capital markets and related experience in public microcap gold and silver companies. Mr. Scott currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of WestMountain Index Advisor, Inc., a position he has held since April, 2011. From December 2010 to April 2011, Mr. Scott was engaged by WestMountain as a consultant. Mr. Scott currently also serves as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Visualant, Inc., positions he has held since May 2010.

Additionally, Mr. Scott continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer of IA Global, Inc., a role he has held since October 2003. He was also formerly a member of the Board of Directors of IA Global. Previously, he held executive financial positions with Digital Lightwave, Inc. (2002 to 2003), Network Access Solutions Corp. (2001 to 2002) and Teltronics, Inc. (1997 to 2001). He has also held senior financial positions at Protel, Inc., Crystals International, Inc., Ranks Hovis McDougall, LLP and Brittania Sportswear, and worked for a period at Arthur Andersen. As a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Mr. Scott is a certified corporate director. Mr. Scott is also a certified public accountant and received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Washington.

Mr. Scott states that, “I look forward to working with Sonora Resources as the Company continues to expand through the implementation of its excellent acquisition and exploration strategy. With interest in gold and silver continuing to climb, it is an outstanding time to be working with Mr. Gutiérrez and to assist in developing his clear vision for corporate growth and shareholder value.”