U.S. Silver Announces Appointment of Executive Chairman

U.S. Silver Corporation (TSXV: USA, US OTCQX: USSIF, Frankfurt: QE2)
('U.S. Silver? or 'the Company?) wishes to announce that Gordon Pridham
has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
effective today.

Mr. Pridham has continued to add value to the development of the Company
since his appointment to the Board in 2008 and appointment as Chairman
earlier this year. He has increasingly directed more of his skills and
efforts toward the management of US Silver and this appointment reflects
his increased level of responsibility and involvement going forward. Mr.
Pridham possesses the industry relationships and experience to lead the
Company and with his long career in the energy and minerals sectors he
will play a key role in the areas of corporate development and investor
relations. He will be based in Toronto. Mr. Pridham has served on
numerous boards and is currently on the public company boards of Newalta
Corporation, Norrock Realty Finance Corporation and Titanium
Corporation, where he is Chairman of the Board.

ABOUT U.S. SILVER CORPORATION

U.S. Silver, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and/or operates
the Galena, Coeur, Caladay and Dayrock silver-lead-copper mines in
Shoshone County, Idaho, with the Galena mine being the second most
prolific silver mine in US history. Total silver production from U.S.
Silver's mining complex has exceeded 217 million ounces of silver
production since 1953. U.S. Silver controls a land package now totalling
approximately 14,000 acres in the heart of the Coeur d'Alene Mining
District. U.S. Silver is focused on expanding the production from
existing operations as well as exploring and developing its extensive
Silver Valley holdings in the Coeur D'Alene Mining District.

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Certain information in this press release may contain forward looking
statements. This information is based on current expectations that are
subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to
predict. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested
in any forward looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to
update the forward looking statements, or to update the reasons why
actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking
statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to
the Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties
is contained in filings by the Company with the Canadian securities
regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.

U.S. Silver Corporation

Tom Parker, President and CEO (208)
752-0400

Chris Hopkins, CFO (416) 907-9539