Woulfe Mining Announces Shinhan Bank Moves Forward With Due Diligence for Sangdong Project Financing
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/25/12 -- Woulfe Mining Corp. ("Woulfe" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: WOF)(OTCQX: WFEMF)(FRANKFURT: OZ4) is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated September 20, 2012 confirming that International Metal Working Companies B.V. ("IMC") have confirmed their satisfaction with due diligence results on the Sangdong project, Woulfe is now moving forward with its proposed KRW 168 Billion (US$150 million) debt financing with Shinhan Bank, as announced on July 11, 2012. Shinhan Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Korea. On completion of formal due diligence over the next 4-6 weeks, the parties are expected to move to binding debt financing agreement.
The Sangdong mine and process plant will be funded with $35 million in equity from IMC and US$150 million in debt from Shinhan bank. The APT refinery joint venture company will be funded with US$35 million invested by IMC and by Woulfe through debt and equity.
Brian Wesson, CEO and President, commented; "Woulfe is now focused on moving the project development forward and finalizing the financing as quick as possible."
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Brian Wesson (FAusIMM), President, CEO and Director
About Woulfe Mining Corp "Unearthing Global Assets"
Woulfe Mining Corp is focused on 'Unearthing Global Assets' through the recognition and development of undervalued natural resource projects. Woulfe differentiates itself by boasting significant technical expertise in the design, development and operation of mining projects.
Our flagship project is the Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea, historically the world's largest tungsten mine for over 40 years. Sangdong is expected to return to production by Q4 of 2013. Woulfe has entered into strategic agreements with International Metalworking Companies B.V. ('IMC'), part of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. This partnership brings strategic advantage given Woulfe's mining and processing technical abilities and IMC's downstream manufacturing skills, high level of innovation and quality of products sold into the global tungsten market. Woulfe Mining Corp. is a Canadian TSX-V listed company. Further information can be found on Woulfe's website www.woulfemining.com or on info@woulfe.com.au.
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