Mexus smelts first gold at Santa Elena mine CABO

CABORCA, Mexico, April 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mexus Gold US (OTCQB:MXSG) (“Mexus” or the “Company”) announced that on Saturday, April 22 ^nd , CEO Paul Thompson observed the first smelting of precipitate at its Santa Elena mine.  “This test run went well resulting in a small amount of dore.  The crew will be fine tuning the temperature of the furnace, adjusting the flux mixture, and installing a more precise weighing system.  These are normal steps for a start-up and won’t take long to perfect.  This is a hallmark moment for Mexus and marks what will be the first of many gold pours to come,” added CEO Paul Thompson.

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Regino Vargas, site manager at the Santa Elena mine, stated he was happy with the first smelting results and confirmed prior statements that a 1 gram per ton average on pad 1 is likely. 

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