VANCOUVER, Sep. 29, 2015 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) — Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") (GGA) GGAZF, -2.20% (bmv six:GGAN.MX) today announces that it has agreed to further amend the payment terms for the US$950,000 outstanding from the two promissory notes issued by the Company to Oroco Resource Corp. ("Oroco") pursuant to terms of the Cerro Prieto property sale (see news release dated September 3, 2013 and August 28, 2015).
Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will have until November 16, 2015 to enter into a formal debt payment agreement (the "Payment Agreement") with Oroco, pursuant to which it will:
-- Pay Oroco US$300,000 on signing; -- Pay Oroco US$20,000 per month, commencing October 1, 2015 (payments due before signing of the formal agreement to accrue and be paid at signing), until September 15, 2016, with the balance of the remaining principal on or before that date; -- The outstanding principal will bear 12% interest, payable monthly in arrears; and -- If the Payment Agreement is not signed by November 16, 2015, or if the Company fails to perform all of its obligations under the Payment Agreement, it will pay Oroco a C$100,000 break fee; In a related transaction, Oroco has also agreed to sell a total of 6 million of its shares of Goldgroup (the "Shares"), at a price of C$0.06 per Share to one or more persons introduced by Goldgroup, some of whom may be insiders of Goldgroup. The Company will sell 3 million of the Shares prior to the signing of the Payment Agreement, and it will grant the purchaser the option to purchase a further 3 million, subject to the Payment Agreement being executed by November 16, 2015 and Goldgroup paying the sums due at the time of execution.
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 Jos? 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 CEOTel: 1-520-247-5753
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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.
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