VANCOUVER, Feb. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY and
FSE: D7Q1) ("Monument" or the "Company") today cautioned its
shareholders not to be misled by GoldMet's misinformation.
Monument believes shareholders could benefit significantly from its
proposed magnetite operations on the Mengapur Project and that
GoldMet's criticism of this investment is unfounded and misleading.
"We need to set the record straight" commented George Brazier,
Monument's Chairman. Monument provided the following information to
correct the misinformation released by GoldMet:
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As described in Monument's news releases of December 2, 2011 and January
17, 2013, the Company acquired a total 100% of the Mengapur Project;
however a 100% of oxide magnetite material contained in the soils was
retained by Malaco, the vendor of the project.
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In the past two years since Monument's acquisition of the Mengapur
Project, third parties have been extracting, processing and selling
oxide magnetite contained in top soils on Area A and Area B of the
property and sharing profits with Malaco.
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Monument has been working towards a profit-sharing arrangement with
respect to oxide magnetite material in top soils on Area C of the
Mengapur Project, which both parties agreed in its original definitive
agreement to negotiate in good faith.
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Monument and Malaco entered into a binding Oxide Magnetite Stockpile
Purchase and Profit-Sharing Agreement on Area C in January 2014, and
the shares to be issued under this agreement are not entitled to be
voted at the Company's upcoming AGM.
In February 2013, Monument entered into a settlement agreement that
contained certain restrictions on the issuance of shares by Monument.
Monument limited the number of shares it has issued in compliance with
the settlement agreement, yet GoldMet continues to complain.
On January 27, 2014, Monument announced that it had filed a notice of
civil claim against GoldMet and Mr. Molyviatis in order to enforce the
terms of the settlement agreement. The Supreme Court of British
Columbia has indicated that it is not able to hold a summary trial to
hear the case, largely because of technical objections raised by
GoldMet preventing a hearing on the merits in advance of Monument's
AGM.
Monument urges shareholders to exercise their franchise and vote only
the Management proxy in support of Monument's incumbent eight-person
board, which has been nominated for re-election. This Board intends to
continue to grow the Company's profitable mines in Malaysia and to
advance its projects there and elsewhere, creating sustainable and
growing value for all shareholders. Don't let GoldMet and the
dissidents seize your company for their own short-term gain.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE USING ONLY MANAGEMENT'S PROXY TODAY!
Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own.
Monument encourages Shareholders to read the meeting materials in
detail. A copy of the Management Information Circular is available on
the Company's website at www.monumentmining.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The board of directors of Monument recommends that Shareholders vote IN
FAVOUR of all proposed items.
Vote today FOR Monument's board using only Management's proxy
As time is of the essence, Shareholders are encouraged to vote via the
internet or by telephone by following the instructions found on the
proxy or voting instruction form.
The deadline to vote is February 5, 2014 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time).
However, Shareholders are encouraged to vote 24 hours in advance of the
deadline to ensure their votes are received in a timely manner.
If a Shareholder has voted on the Dissident's proxy and would like to
change their vote to support Management, simply vote again using
Management's proxy. It is the later dated proxy which will count at the
Meeting.
If Shareholders have already voted using Management's proxy, there is no
need to take further action. Please discard any proxy from the
Dissident group.
Shareholder Questions
Shareholders who have questions or have not received their proxy or
voting instruction form may contact the Proxy Solicitation Agent below:
Laurel Hill Advisory Group
Toll free: 1-877-452-7184 (416-304-0211 collect outside Canada and the
US)
Email: assistance@laurelhill.com.
About Monument
Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V:MMY, FSE:D7Q1) is an established Canadian
gold producer that owns and operates the Selinsing Gold Mine in
Malaysia, with production cash costs among the lowest in the world.
Its experienced management team is committed to growth and is advancing
several exploration and development projects in Malaysia, including the
100% owned, development stage, Mengapur Polymetallic Project. The
Company employs 330 people in Malaysia and is committed to the highest
standards of environmental management, social responsibility, and
health and safety for its employees and neighboring communities.
Robert F. Baldock, President and CEO
Monument Mining Limited
Suite 910- 688 West Hastings Street
Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 1P1
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accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release."
Forward-Looking Statement
This news release includes statements containing forward-looking
information about Monument, its business and future plans
("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are
statements that involve expectations, plans, objectives or future
events that are not historical facts and include the Company's plans
with respect to its mineral projects and the timing and results of
proposed programs and events referred to in this news release.
Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not
expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or
"believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that
certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or
"will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". The forward-looking
statements in this news release are subject to various risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
the forward-looking statements. These risks and certain other factors
include, without limitation: risks related to general business,
economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties;
uncertainties regarding the results of current exploration activities;
uncertainties in the progress and timing of development activities;
foreign operations risks; other risks inherent in the mining industry
and other risks described in the management discussion and analysis of
the Company and the technical reports on the Company's projects, all of
which are available under the profile of the Company on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. Material factors and assumptions used to develop
forward-looking statements in this news release include: expectations
regarding the estimated cash cost per ounce of gold production and the
estimated cash flows which may be generated from the operations,
general economic factors and other factors that may be beyond the
control of Monument; assumptions and expectations regarding the results
of exploration on the Company's projects; assumptions regarding the
future price of gold of other minerals; the timing and amount of
estimated future production; the expected timing and results of
development and exploration activities; costs of future activities;
capital and operating expenditures; success of exploration activities;
mining or processing issues; exchange rates; and all of the factors and
assumptions described in the management discussion and analysis of the
Company and the technical reports on the Company's projects, all of
which are available under the profile of the Company on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be
no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in
accordance with applicable securities laws.
SOURCE Monument Mining Limited
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