VANCOUVER, Dec. 24,
2014 /PRNewswire/ - Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup"
or the "Company") (TSX:GGA, OTC:GGAZF, BMV SIX:GGAN.MX) is pleased
to announce that it has completed the sale of the Caballo Blanco
project located in Veracruz,
Mexico to Timmins Gold Corp. ("Timmins Gold").
Total cash consideration paid at closing by
Timmins Gold was US$10 million and
16,065,000 Timmins Gold shares. Additionally, Goldgroup is
entitled to an additional contingent amount of US$5 million that will become payable in cash,
Timmins Gold shares, or a combination thereof (at the option of
Timmins Gold, provided that Goldgroup's ownership in Timmins Gold
will not exceed 9.9% at any time) should any of the following
events occur prior to October 31,
2019:
- The approval of the Project's Environmental Impact Statement
from SEMARNAT
- A change in beneficial ownership of Timmins Gold of greater
than 50%; or
- The removal or change, at one time, of a majority of the
current members of the Timmins Gold Board of Directors
As previously disclosed, the Company will be
restricted from trading the Timmins Gold shares obtained in the
transaction until the expiration of the standard statutory hold
period, and 6,426,200 of the shares are being held in escrow to be
released upon the earlier to occur of the completion of certain
post-Closing actions or the expiration of the standard statutory
hold period.
About Goldgroup
Goldgroup is a Canadian-based gold production,
development, and exploration Company with significant upside in a
portfolio of projects in Mexico,
including 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 Prieto heap-leach
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.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Keith
Piggott, Chairman and CEO
Tel:
1-520-247-5753
Investor Relations
Toll Free:
1-877-655-ozAu (6928)
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 Cerro
Prieto 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; 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 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 may be required by, and
in accordance with, applicable securities laws.
SOURCE Goldgroup Mining Inc.