Centurion Gold Holdings Raises $3 Million from New York-Based Laurus Funds for Completion of Acquisitions.JOHANNESBURG, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. -- Centurion Gold Holdings, Inc., (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: CGHI.OB), announced today that it has raised $3 million in a three-year convertible note from Laurus Master Funds ("Laurus Funds"), a New York-based institutional investment fund that specializes in providing financing to growing, small and micro-capitalization companies. The funding will be used to expand current operations and to complete acquisitions as part of its business strategy of "growth by acquisitions." The note is convertible into shares of Centurion Gold Holdings stock at a fixed price at 103% of the 10 day average on the day of closing. The details of the transaction will be available in the Company's 8K filing. CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Arthur Johnson of Centurion Gold Holdings said, "This funding in an important step in the execution of our business strategy. Through acquisitions and the development of acquired properties, Centurion Gold Holdings is now producing 30 kg of gold a month and by the end of next month, we expect to increase that number substantially." "In the last six months," he added, "CGHI has become revenue producing, making a thirty - fold increase in production at the Primrose primrose, common name for the genus Primula of the Primulaceae, a family of low perennial herbs with species found on all continents, most frequently in north temperate regions. mine, initiating production at the Sellies mine and production through rehabilitation at the Omaruru mine. The finalization of the Mine Waste/Chemwes acquisition will increase production by 58,000 ounces a year and increase the asset valuation to $2.91 a share." The world's largest producer of gold, South Africa's enormous gold ore reserves represent more than 40% of global reserves. Industry analysts predict that the future of the gold industry in South Africa is dependent on consolidation of mining companies and increased productivity. Market leaders, such as AngloGold Limited (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AU) and Gold Fields Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold, providing investors with maximum leverage to the gold price. The company was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the gold assets of Gold Fields of South Africa Limited and Gencor Limited. Ltd. (NYSE: GFI GFI Ground Fault Interrupter GFI Go For It GFI Government-Furnished Information GFI Growing Families International GFI Goodness of Fit Indices GFI Government Financial Institutions (Philippines) GFI Gross Farm Income ), have benefited from strategic mergers and acquisitions of mining companies owning mineral rights leases in South Africa. About Centurion Gold Holdings, Inc.: Centurion Gold Holdings, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, started three years ago to identify and acquire promising ore-bearing properties. In the past six months, it has acquired four properties: the Primrose Gold Mine; the Omaruru Gold Mine; the Sallies Mine and a chrome bearing operation. The Company is positioning itself to become a major producer in this market by acquiring mineral bearing properties and mineral rights. Forward Looking Statements: Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as the term is defined in the Private Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. The company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. Should events occur which materially affect any comments made within this press release, the Company will appropriately inform the public. For more information, please contact: Truc Nguyen, VP, Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , Stern & Co., Telephone: (212) 888-0044; Email: tnguyen@sternco.com. |
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