VAL-D'OR, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Dec. 18, 2014) - Maudore Minerals Ltd. ("Maudore" or the "Corporation") - (TSX VENTURE:MAO)(MAOMF)(M6L.F) - announces that pursuant to an application brought by its principal secured creditor, FBC Holdings S.a.r.l, under section 243 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), Samson Belair/Deloitte & Touche Inc. has been appointed as receiver (the "Receiver") of all of the assets, undertakings and properties of Aurbec Mines Inc. ("Aurbec"), with the exception of the Vezza Project which is subject to a prior-ranking hypothec.
As a result of the appointment of the Receiver, all of the directors and officers of Aurbec have resigned. However, members of management of Aurbec have agreed to remain available to assist the Receiver to the extent possible in the circumstances.
As regards Maudore, the Superior Court of Quebec has granted an extension to January 14, 2015 of the deadline for Maudore to make a proposal to its creditors.
About Maudore Minerals Ltd.
Maudore is a Quebec-based junior gold company with mining and milling assets as well as more than 22 exploration projects. Five of these projects are at an advanced stage of development with reported current and historical resources and mining. Currently, all of the Corporation's operating assets are on care and maintenance awaiting a significant change in the gold market.
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