Primero Announces Management Changes

Primero Mining Corp.

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 07, 2017) - Primero Mining Corp. ("Primero" or the "Company") (TSX: P) announced today that Mr. Ryan Snyder has been promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective September 15, 2017, and that Mr. Kevin Jennings has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Jennings will continue to advise the Company until October 31, 2017 to ensure an effective transition of duties.