Calibre Announces $3.0 Million Non-Brokered Financing

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 26, 2011) -

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Edward Farrauto, President and CEO of Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CXB) (the "Company" or "Calibre") is pleased to announce that it intends to sell on a non-brokered, private placement basis, an aggregate of up to 30,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per share to eligible investors for gross proceeds of approximately $3,000,000.

The securities issued in the private placement will be subject to a hold period of four months following the distribution date, under applicable Canadian securities legislation.

The proceeds of this offering will be used to advance the exploration and development of the Company's Borosi Project in Nicaragua and for general working capital purposes.

A finder's fee will be paid in conjunction with the completion of the offering of up to 6.0% of the gross proceeds, payable in cash or the equivalent in common shares. The private placement is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Calibre Mining Corp. is a, TSX Venture Exchange listed company (TSX VENTURE:CXB) that is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold and silver deposits in Central America. Major shareholders of Calibre include gold producer Yamana Gold Inc. and investment fund Sun Valley Gold.

Calibre Mining Corp.

Edward Farrauto, CGA, President and CEO