Augusta Resource Corp (AZC)

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VANCOUVER, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Augusta Resource
Corporation (TSX/NYSE MKT: AZC) ("Augusta" or "the Company") is pleased to
announce that it has received the Air Quality Permit for its Rosemont C opper
project from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ"). The Air
Quality Permit stipulates the operating, monitoring and reporting parameters
that Rosemont must comply with to meet all federal, state and local air quality
requirements.

Rosemont has now received seven major permits required to commence construction.
Only one major permit is remaining, the Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit from
the US Army Corp of Engineers, which the Company expects to receive upon the
issuance of the Record of Decision ("ROD") on the Plan of Operations from the
U.S. Forest Service ("USFS").

Gil Clausen, Augusta's President and CEO said, "Having received one of the last
permits remaining represents a major achievement for the Rosemont Copper project
as we near the end of the permitting process and prepare for construction this
year. This success demonstrates our commitment to set high standards for
environmental protection by operating with enhanced emission controls that go
beyond regulatory requirements. Further, we would like to commend the ADEQ for
advancing the permitting process for the Air Quality Permit thoroughly,
professionally and expeditiously."

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 pri ce 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 19, 2012. 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 state ments 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



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