CABORCA, SONORA STATE, MEXICO, January 8th, 2017 (GLOBENEWSWIRE) — Mexus Gold US (OTCQB: MXSG)(“Mexus” or the “Company”) announced today that progress at the Santa Elena mine is moving steadily ahead.   The mine staff is returning after the long Mexican holiday and is preparing for the company’s first pour.  The grades returning to the gold recovery pond continue to increase and, when proper returns are met, will lead to production.   Mexus JV partner, MarMar Holdings, is in full control of operations.  MarMar has brought in additional experts who are knowledgeable in all areas of recovery.   The experts are working on the original Merrill Crowe gold recovery system which has included the addition of a clarifier and improved plumbing.  This system will be the primary gold recovery system once the current plant is maximized.   “MarMar is doing a great job at the Santa Elena mine.   In addition to what we have stated they also are looking at recovering the gold which was previously captured in activated carbon.” added Mexus CEO Paul Thompson.