Maya Gold & Silver to Sign an Agreement for USD6M Financing with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
BLAINVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2015) - The directors of Maya Gold & Silver ("Maya" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:MYA) are pleased to announce that Maya and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") are planning to sign an agreement for a four year USD6M financing. All internal EBRD approvals have been obtained. Maya and EBRD are currently working on the legal documentation, which is expected to be signed in the upcoming weeks.
The proceeds of the financing will be used to introduce flotation units at the Zgounder Silver Mine, to continue with the Corporation's exploration efforts and development at Zgounder and to refinance payable related to pre-production works. The disbursement of the financing will be subject to closing of an equity financing of USD3M of which USD1.2M has been already closed and announced.
"This is great demonstration of trust from such a great institution as EBRD. We are currently working on closing this transaction which will pave the way for Maya's future developments of its projects", said Guy Goulet, CEO of Maya.
About EBRD
Uniquely for a development bank, the EBRD has a political mandate in that it assists only those countries 'committed to and applying the principles of multi-party democracy [and] pluralism'. Safeguarding the environment and a commitment to sustainable energy are also central to the EBRD's activity.
The EBRD serves the interests of all its shareholders - 64 countries plus the European Union and the European Investment Bank - not just those countries which receive its investments (EUR8.9 billion in 2014). We all stand to gain from the EBRD region's closer and deeper integration into the global economy.
For more on EBRD, please visit EBRD's website at www.ebrd.com
ABOUT MAYA
Maya Gold & Silver Inc. is a Canadian publicly listed mining corporation focused on the exploration and development of gold and silver deposits in Morocco. Maya is initiating mining and milling operations at its Zgounder Mine owned by Zgounder Millenium Silver Mining ("ZMSM"), a Maya 85% owned joint venture with l'Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines ("ONHYM") of the Kingdom of Morocco (15%).
For further information on Maya visit www.mayagoldsilver.com.
Forward-looking statements
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Contact
Guy Goulet
President and Chief Executive Officer
450-435-0700 ext. 204
ggoulet@mayagoldsilver.com
Nathalie Dion
Investor Relations
450-435-0700 ext. 202
ndion@mayagoldsilver.com