Extorre Gold Mines announces closing of C$25 million bought deal private placement financing

VANCOUVER, March 16, 2012 - Extorre Gold Mines Limited is pleased to announce that it has closed the bought deal private placement financing announced on March 7, 2012 (the 'Offering'). The Company has issued 3,530,000 common shares (the 'Shares') at a price of C$7.10 per Share for gross proceeds of C$25,063,000.

Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as the underwriter of the Offering (the 'Underwriter'). The Underwriter received a cash commission equal to 5% of the gross proceeds raised through the Offering.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for exploration and development of the Company's mineral projects in Argentina and for general working capital purposes.

The securities issued with respect to the Offering will be subject to a four month hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless an exemption from such registration requirements is available.


EXTORRE GOLD MINES LIMITED

Eric Roth
President and CEO



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CONTACT:

Extorre Gold Mines Limited
Rob Grey, VP Corporate Communications
Tel: 604.681.9512
Fax: 604.688.9532
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