VANCOUVER, July 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or
the "Company") (TSX:GGA, OTC:GGAZF, BMV SIX:GGAN.MX) announced today
that they have extended the closing of the acquisition of the Cerro
Prieto Project (the "Cerro Prieto Project") from Oroco Resource Corp.
("Oroco") to August 15, 2013.
Goldgroup has agreed to reimburse Oroco for all interim fees, expenses
and liabilities incurred from June 28, 2013 by Minas de Oroco S.A. de
C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oroco and the holder of the Cerro
Prieto Project, and all interest charges accruing from June 28, 2013 in
regards to the Oroco debentures issued by Oroco on May 21, 2012.
Goldgroup has also paid to Oroco a US$100,000 deposit against the
initial payment of US$4,500,000 due by Goldgroup to Oroco upon closing
of the sale of the Cerro Prieto Project. Goldgroup and Oroco remain
committed to the Cerro Prieto deal and look forward to closing the
transaction in a timely manner.
Goldgroup is also pleased to announce that it signed a term sheet for
CDN$4 million of senior secured loan facility (the "Loan Facility").
The closing of the Loan Facility is subject to certain conditions,
including but not limited to the satisfactory completion of due
diligence by the lenders. The parties intend to close the Loan Facility
on or about August 9, 2013. The proceeds from the Loan Facility will be
applied to the closing of the Oroco transaction. Under the Loan
Facility, Goldgroup will pay 15% interest annually, with nine equal
principal and interest repayment installments, commencing April 30,
2014 and ending December 31, 2014. The Loan Facility can be repaid at
any time without prepayment penalty. The Loan Facility will be secured
by a first priority lien on all assets of the Company.
About Goldgroup
Goldgroup is a Canadian-based gold production, development, and
exploration Company with significant upside in a portfolio of projects
in Mexico, including its flagship 100%-owned advanced stage gold
development project Caballo Blanco in the state of Veracruz, and a 50%
interest in DynaResource de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which owns 100% of
the high-grade gold exploration project, San José de Gracia located in
the state of Sinaloa. The Company also operates its 100%-owned Cerro
Colorado gold mine in the state of Sonora.
Goldgroup is led by a team of highly successful and seasoned individuals
with extensive expertise in mine development, corporate finance, and
exploration in Mexico. Goldgroup's mission is to increase gold
production, mineral resources, profitability and cash flow, building a
leading gold producer in Mexico.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain information contained in this news release, including any
information relating to future financial or operating performance, may
be considered "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities law) and "forward-looking statements"
(within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995). These statements relate to analyses and other
information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of
amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Actual
results could differ materially from the conclusions, forecasts and
projections contained in such forward-looking information. These
forward-looking statements reflect Goldgroup's current internal
projections, expectations or beliefs and are based on information
currently available to Goldgroup. In some cases forward-looking
information can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will",
"should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe",
"estimate", "projects", "potential", "scheduled", "forecast", "budget"
or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. Certain
assumptions have been made regarding the Company's plans at the Caballo
Blanco project. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and
events that are not within the control of Goldgroup and there is no
assurance they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is
subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual events or results to materially
differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, and are
developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and
other factors including, without limitation: uncertainties related to
actual capital costs, operating costs and expenditures, production
schedules and economic returns from Goldgroup's projects; uncertainties
associated with development activities; uncertainties inherent in the
estimation of mineral resources and precious metal recoveries; risks
related to the continued operation of the Cerro Colorado mine without a
current economic analysis; risks related to the planned expansion of
the Cerro Colorado mine; uncertainties related to current global
economic conditions; fluctuations in precious and base metal prices;
uncertainties related to the availability of future financing;
potential difficulties with joint venture partners; risks that
Goldgroup's title to its property could be challenged; political and
country risk; risks associated with Goldgroup being subject to
government regulation; risks associated with surface rights;
environmental risks; Goldgroup's need to attract and retain qualified
personnel; risks associated with operating hazards at the Cerro
Colorado mine; risks associated with potential conflicts of interest;
Goldgroup's lack of experience in overseeing the construction of a
mining project; risks related to the integration of businesses and
assets acquired by Goldgroup; uncertainties related to the
competitiveness of the mining industry; risk associated with theft;
risk of water shortages and risks associated with competition for
water; uninsured risks and inadequate insurance coverage; risks
associated with potential legal proceedings; risks associated with
community relations; outside contractor risks; risks related to
archaeological sites; foreign currency risks; risks associated with
security and human rights; and risks related to the need for
reclamation activities on Goldgroup's properties, as well as the risk
factors disclosed in Goldgroup's Annual Information Form and MD&A. Any
and all of the forward-looking information contained in this news
release is qualified by these cautionary statements. Although Goldgroup
believes that the forward-looking information contained in this news
release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured
that actual results will be consistent with such statements.
Accordingly, readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on
forward-looking information. Goldgroup expressly disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, events or
otherwise, except as ay be required by, and in accordance with,
applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: Goldgroup Mining Inc.