Mexus producing gold at its Santa Elena mine CAB

CABORCA, Mexico, April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mexus Gold US (OTCQB:MXSG) (“Mexus” or the “Company”) confirmed that it is producing gold at its Santa Elena mine.  The first part of the mining plan is now complete with Pad #1 actively leaching gold, new mineralized material being place on pad #2, and the Merrill Crowe gold recovery plant now operational.  We will be smelting and selling dore in the near future and will release results when prudent.  The plan going forward will be to increase production to 10,000 tons per day and build out the mine infrastructure as necessary with increased revenue funding each stage.  Mexus’ goal is to reach maximum output by December 2017.

The work to bring the San Felix project into production has begun.  Mexus’ first step is to restore the electrical system to the existing plant.  750kw and 600kw diesel generators have been purchased to manage the plant.  Additional information will be released as milestones are reached.  The plan is to have the San Felix project producing gold by January 2018.

About Mexus Gold US

Mexus Gold US is an American based mining company with holdings in Mexico. Mexus recently joint ventured its flagship property with MarMar holdings of Mexico. The fully owned Santa Elena mine is located 54km NW of Caborca, Mexico. The mine is producing gold.  The company is also a partner with MarMar holdings at the San Felix mine in Northern Mexico.  This 26,000 + acre property is ready for production which is planned for 2018.  Mexus also owns rights to the Ures property located 80km N of Hermosillo, Mexico. This property contains 6900 acres and has both gold and copper on the property.  Founded in 2009, Mexus Gold US is committed to protecting the environment, mine safety and employing members of the communities in which it operates.

For more information on Mexus Gold US, visit www.mexusgoldus.com .

Cautionary Statement

Forward looking Statement: Statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the failure to complete successfully the development of new or enhanced products, the Company's future capital needs, the lack of market demand for any new or enhanced products the Company may develop, any actions by the Company's partners that may be adverse to the Company, the success of competitive products, other economic factors affecting the Company and its markets, seasonal changes, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any statements in this press release.

CONTACT: Inquiries - Paul Dent, 425-478-4908 pdent@mexusgoldus.com