"The last month has been both busy and exciting for Azteca management and staff, as we have launched three targeted drilling programs: the first in the Sierra Madre of Mexico, the second in Mineral County Nevada, and now the third in the Silver Valley of Northern Idaho," explains Russell.  "During the fourth quarter investors can expect a steady stream of drilling updates and assay results from these silver and gold projects," adds Russell. 

Two Mile - Silver Valley, Shoshone County, Idaho

On August 14, 2007 the Company announced it had entered into an arms-length joint venture agreement (the "Two Mile Joint Venture") to acquire up to 50% of the Silver Valley Two Mile Property. The Two Mile Property is owned by Silver Royal Apex, Inc. of Wallace, Idaho and is comprised of 118 unpatented claims.  Diamond core drilling is on track to begin the week of October 22, 2007 on the first of the three pads being readied. 

Marietta Project (MAT) - Mineral County, Nevada

Diamond core drilling is underway at the Company's 100% owned Marietta project.  The first hole is being drilled at -50 degrees to a target depth of approximately 800 FT to begin testing the gold detachment fault geophysical and geochemical targets identified from recent work done by Quantec Geoscience USA Inc. of Reno, Nevada. First core is expected out of Marietta the week of October 22 with first assays estimated for the second week of November.   

Guerra al Tirano (GAT) - Sierra Madre, Temoris, Chihuahua, Mexico

Layne de Mexico continues with the RC drilling at a rapid pace, and has now completed 10 holes or approximately one third of the 5,000 meter program.  Over the next month an extension of the main drill road to the south along the Tres de Mayo concession as well as a lower drill road will be accomplished.  These additional drill roads will afford access for diamond core and RC drilling over much of the vein strike length on the Tres de Mayo concession, which has not yet been tested in the current program.  First assays on the diamond drill core and RC cuttings are expected within 1 to 2 weeks.   

This press release has been reviewed by John Mears who is the qualified person for this press release as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

For further information, please contact:

Azteca Gold Corp.
Matthew Russell, President
Telephone: 1-509-464-0172
Email: info@azteca-au.com
Website: www.azteca-au.com

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