LEAGOLD REPORTS MEXICAN ANTI-TRUST APPROVAL FOR ACQUISITION OF BRIO GOLD

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Vancouver, May 16, 2018 – Leagold Mining Corporation (TSX:LMC; OTCQX:LMCNF) (“Leagold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the receipt of the clearance decision from the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (“COFECE”) with respect to Leagold’s acquisition of Brio Gold Inc. (“Brio”). COFECE approval was the final government agency approval required before completing the acquisition, which is anticipated to occur on or around May 24, 2018.

Primero Announces Receipt of Mexican Antitrust Clearance for Arrangement With First Majestic and Files First Quarter Financial Statements on SEDAR

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TORONTO, May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Primero Mining Corp. (“Primero” or the “Company”) (TSX:P) today announced that First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) (TSX:FR) (NYSE:AG) (Frankfurt:FMV) has received antitrust clearance from the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (“COFECE”), which is the final government agency approval required before closing of the previously announced arrangement.  Primero anticipates closing of the arrangement on May 10, 2018.