First Majestic Resource Corp.: Acquisition of DESMIN Closing
05.10.06 16:14
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Oct 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
FIRST MAJESTIC RESOURCE CORP. (TSX VENTURE: FR)(PINK SHEETS: FMJRF)(FWB:
905910) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its news
release dated August 31, 2006 the company has now completed its
due-diligence of DESMIN. As previously announced the company signed a
Letter Agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of
Desmin S.A. de C. V. ("Desmin"), a privately held Mexican mining company.
Desmin\'s primary asset is an exploitation contract with Penoles which
covers the operations of La Encantada Silver Mine located at the Coahuila
State in Mexico. The exploitation contract between Desmin and Penoles
gives Desmin the right to all properties within the 700 hectare land
package, including the operations of the mine and mill and all the
auxiliary installations and associated equipment. It has been agreed that
the Company will pay US$1.5million for all the issued and outstanding
shares of Desmin resulting in Desmin becoming a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company.
The due diligence that included financial, legal, geological and
engineering reviews has now been completed. No material issues of concern
were discovered during this process. Therefore, the Company has agreed to
close the acquisition of DESMIN for the agreed purchase price consisting
of three equal payments of US$500,000. The first payment will be due on
closing, the second will be due on the 3 month anniversary and the 3rd
and final payment will be due on the six month anniversary. Closing is
anticipated to complete within three to four weeks.
The La Encantada Silver Mine is presently producing 800,000 ounces of
silver per year. The mill, which has a total capacity of 800 tpd, is
processing 250 tpd of oxide ore grading 500 gpt Ag, which represents less
then 40% capacity of the mill. The Company anticipates that these
production numbers can be improved significantly over the coming months.
In addition, the surrounding ground of 700 hectares represents excellent
exploration and development potential with several areas of immediate
interest already defined.
First Majestic is a producing silver company focused in Mexico and is
aggressively pursuing its business plan to become a mid-tier silver
producer through development of its existing assets and the pursuit
through acquisition of additional assets that make sense to achieving its
corporate objective.
FIRST MAJESTIC RESOURCE CORP.
Keith Neumeyer, President
This press release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within
the meaning of section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical
fact, included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding
potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results and future
plans and objectives of First Majestic Resource Corp. are forward-looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. 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.
TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of
the proposed transaction and the TSX Venture Exchange does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts:
First Majestic Resource Corp.
Keith Neumeyer
President
(604) 688-3033 or Toll Free: 1-866-529-2807
(604) 601-2010 (FAX)
Email: info@firstmajestic.com
Website: http://www.firstmajestic.com
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