TORONTO, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Argentex Mining Corporation (OTCBB: AGXM Stock message board forums) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval to list its common shares on Canada's TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V). Final approval is subject to conditions specified by the Exchange, including receipt by it of specified documents and a listing fee described in a conditional letter of approval from the Exchange.

'Our listing on the TSX Venture Exchange is another important milestone in our growth and development,' said Ken Hicks, President of Argentex. 'We believe that this listing will provide the company and its shareholders with many advantages, including greater visibility and enhanced market access for the Canadian investment community.'

The TSX Group, which includes the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange, is the world's premier listing destination for mining and mineral exploration companies.

ABOUT ARGENTEX:

Argentex Mining Corporation is a junior mining exploration company with significant holdings in the Patagonia region of Argentina. The company holds an option to acquire 100% mineral rights to the Pinguino property and owns 100% mineral rights to more than 30 properties with over 377,490 acres (152,766 hectares) of prospective land located in the Santa Cruz and Rio Negro provinces of Argentina. Argentex trades under the symbol AGXM on the OTCBB.

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as 'expects', 'intends', 'plans', 'may', 'could', 'should', 'anticipates', 'likely', 'believes' and words of similar import also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analysis and on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements about the Company's belief that it will receive final approval from the TSX-V and that the listing will provide the Company and its shareholders with many advantages, including greater visibility and enhanced market access for the Canadian investment community.

Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors beyond the Company's control. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, competition for qualified personnel and risks that are inherent in Argentex's operations. These and other risks are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Argentex Mining Corporation