Vancouver, B.C. - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that after payment of the final forward sales contract for the sale of gold at $731 on January 31, 2013, the Company expects to be in a position of generating significant net cash flow. At such point, the Board of Directors anticipates that it will use its surplus funds to expand its exploration and development program to increase reserves at San Martin Mine. The Board also intends to mark the end of its hedge obligations to Investec Bank (U.K.) Limited by declaring dividends to its shareholders in 2013.
“Our shareholders have been extremely patient and supportive of our efforts over the last five years,” said Robert Eadie, CEO and Interim President. “Once the hedge is gone, we hope to reward their support and loyalty by declaring dividends for the first time since we acquired the San Martin Mine - and we are expecting it to be a practice that we will be continuing for many more years to come.”
Any dividends to be declared by the Company would be subject to regulatory approval.
For more information on the Company visit our website at www.starcore.com.
ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL
MINES LTD.
Signed “Robert Eadie”
Robert Eadie, CEO & Interim President
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Robert Eadie
Telephone: 1-604-602-4935
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