Roxgold Inc. announces closing of $10.25 million bought deal private placement

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TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Roxgold Inc. [TSXV: ROG] (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal private placement (the "Offering") of 25,625,000 common shares ("Common Shares") at a price of $0.40 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $10,250,000. The Offering was made through a syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. and including Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., Toll Cross Securities Inc., GMP Securities L.P., Jennings Capital Inc. and Raymond James Ltd. (collectively, the "Underwriters").

In connection with the Offering, the Underwriters received a commission equal to 5.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering excluding the gross proceeds from president's list orders.

The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to advance the Yaramoko Permit and further exploration at the property, as well as for general working capital purposes.

"We are pleased to announce the closing of the placement and thank our underwriters for their support," remarked John Dorward, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roxgold. "This investment in our future growth further validates our confidence in Yaramoko's potential as we continue to advance the project into feasibility."

The Common Shares issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period.

The press release is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act or unless an exemption from registration is available.

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This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including the expected use of proceeds are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, changes in market conditions, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in the price of gold, unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic conditions. Mining exploration and development is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by the Company or on its behalf, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Roxgold Inc.