MGX Minerals Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement for Alberta Lithium Project
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / TheNewswire / May 5, 2016 / MGX Minerals Inc. ("MGX" or the "Company") (CSE: XMG / FKT: 1MG) is pleased to announce it has closed the previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") (see press release dated April 18, 2016). Due to over-subscribed demand the Company has raised gross proceeds of CA$615,000 through the issuance of 6,150,000 Units (the "Units").
Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one full purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Company at a price of CA$0.15 for a period two years from today's date.
Proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for lithium exploration and development, private placement expenses, maintenance of the Company's assets, payments of liabilities and general working capital purposes.
Newly issued securities shall be subject to a four month and one day hold period from today's closing date, in accordance with applicable securities laws. There were no finder fees paid in connection with the private placement.
About MGX Minerals
MGX Minerals (CSE: XMG) is a diversified Canadian mining company engaged in the acquisition and development of industrial mineral deposits in western Canada that offer near-term production potential, minimal barriers to entry and low initial capital expenditures. The Company operates lithium, magnesium and silicon projects throughout British Columbia and Alberta, including the Driftwood magnesium project. MGX has recently received approval of a 20 year mining lease for Driftwood and bulk sampling is currently underway. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.mgxminerals.com.
Contact Information
Jared Lazerson
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 604.681.7735
Email: jared@mgxminerals.com
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Forward-Looking Statements
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