Carpathian Gold Inc.: Re-Commissioning Resumes at RDM Mine and Corporate Update

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Mar 13, 2014) - Carpathian Gold Inc. (TSX:CPN) (the "Corporation" or "Carpathian") advises that it has commenced re-commissioning of the processing plant at its wholly owned RDM mine in Brazil, following re-instatement of the Autorização Provisória de Operação ("APO" or provisional operating license), as announced on 24 February 2014.

The re-commissioning comprises a sequential start-up of the component parts of the plant. It is anticipated that the operation will gradually build up to the planned production target of approximately 8,000 ounces of gold per month, over the next several months.

As a result of the delays in the start up of the mine and the resulting delay in cash flow, the Corporation's outstanding debt with Macquarie Bank Limited ("Macquarie") has increased significantly to approximately US$141.2 million. The Corporation therefore continues to pursue strategic initiatives in conjunction with Macquarie, including various potential restructuring alternatives and the potential sale of the Corporation or some of its assets.

A corporate restructuring is likely to include a significant injection of new equity capital, which would be materially dilutive to existing shareholders and is likely to be dependent upon Macquarie agreeing to some concessions under the existing debt and gold streaming facilities. Macquarie has indicated that it would consider some level of concessions.

In addition, the Corporation is exploring a restructuring of its gold hedge book in an effort to significantly reduce the outstanding debt balance.

There can be no assurance that any such restructuring will take place or that a transaction will result.

About Carpathian

Carpathian is an exploration and development company whose primary business interest is developing near-term gold production at its 100% owned Riacho dos Machados Gold Project in Brazil. In addition, it is also focussed on advancing its exploration and development plans on its 100% owned Rovina Valley Au-Cu Project located in Romania.

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Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Carpathian and/or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include: uncertainties of mineral resource estimates; the nature of mineral exploration and mining; variations in ore grade and recovery rates; cost of operations; fluctuations in the sale prices of products; volatility of gold and copper prices; exploration and development risks; liquidity concerns and future financings; risks associated with operations in foreign jurisdictions; potential revocation or change in permit requirements and project approvals; competition; no guarantee of titles to explore and operate; environmental liabilities and regulatory requirements; dependence on key individuals; conflicts of interests; insurance; fluctuation in market value of Carpathian's shares; rising production costs; equipment material and skilled technical workers; volatile current global financial conditions; and currency fluctuations; and other risks pertaining to the mining industry. Although Carpathian has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking information contained herein or incorporated by reference are made as of the date of this presentation or as of the date of the documents incorporated by reference, as the case may be, and Carpathian does not undertake to update any such forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained or incorporated by reference in this document is presented for the purpose of assisting shareholders in understanding the financial position, strategic priorities and objectives of the Corporation for the periods referenced and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

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