Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SCZ) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Raymond James Ltd., the underwriters of the Company’s recently closed common share offering (together, the “Underwriters”), have completed the exercise of their over-allotment option and have purchased an additional 1,312,500 common shares of the Company (the “Over-Allotment Shares”) at a price of $1.00 per share for gross proceeds of $1,312,500.
Aggregate gross proceeds from the common share offering and the over-allotment option total $12,062,500.
The Underwriters received a cash fee equal to 6% of the gross proceeds and warrants (“Broker Warrants”) equal to 6% of the Over-Allotment Shares. Each Broker Warrant is exercisable for one common share of the Company at $1.00 per share for a period of 24 months.
About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Santacruz is a Mexican focused silver company with a producing project (Rosario); two advanced-stage projects (San Felipe and Gavilanes) and an early-stage exploration project (El Gachi). The Company is managed by a technical team of professionals with proven track records in developing, operating and discovering silver mines in Mexico. Our corporate objective is to become a mid-tier silver producer.
Arturo Prestamo Elizondo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward looking information
Statements regarding the corporate objectives and aims of the Company constitute “forward-looking information” as such term is used in applicable Canadian securities laws. The forward-looking information herein is based on plans, expectations and estimates of management as at the date hereof and is subject to certain factors and assumptions, including, that the Company’s financial condition and development plans will not change as a result of unforeseen events; that the Company will receive the required regulatory approvals in a timely manner; that future metal prices and the demand and market outlook for metals will be consistent with management’s forecasts and expectations; that the Company will not experience any material accident, labour dispute or failure of plant or equipment; that any additional financing needed by the Company will be available on reasonable terms; and that the Company’s exploration of its properties is not adversely affected by unexpected adverse weather conditions; that the estimates of the resources at the Rosario Mine, the San Felipe Project and the Gavilanes Project obtained by the Company are within reasonable bounds of accuracy (including with respect to size, grade and recovery); and that the Company’s current exploration and development programs and objectives can be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause plans, estimates and actual results to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause the forward-looking information in this news release to change or to be inaccurate include, but are not limited to, the risk that any of the assumptions outlined above prove not to be valid or reliable, that negative occurrences such as those referred to above are realized and result in delays, or cessation in planned work, that the Company’s financial condition and development plans change, that there are delays in regulatory approval, risks associated with the interpretation of data, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, as well as the other risks and uncertainties applicable to mineral exploration and development activities and to the Company as set forth in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2012 and other continuous disclosure filings filed under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Neil MacRae
(604) 569-1609
