Mindoro Announces $500,000 Financing Arrangement

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec 17, 2014) - Mindoro Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:MIO)(FRANKFURT:WKN 906167) today announced that it has arranged for a CDN$500,000 bridge loan from TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. ("TVIRD") with the following key terms:

• 8% per annum interest rate;
  
  
• Principal and accrued interest will be due on the earlier of January 31, 2015 or upon receipt of the proceeds from a proposed $2 million convertible debenture issue to TVIRD;
  
  
• The loan will be secured by the shares of Mindoro's Philippine subsidiary, MRL Nickel Phils., Inc.;
  
  
• Proceeds of the loan will be used to fund outstanding obligations to Minimax Mineral Exploration Corporation, for the acquisition of Minimax's 25% interest in the Agata project, as announced on August 15, 2014, and for outstanding obligations to Mindoro's former CEO, Tony Climie, as well as for general working capital;
  
  
• Upon maturity of the loan, Mindoro will reimburse TVIRD's legal expenses up to a maximum of $30,000.
  

Mindoro has also undertaken negotiations to issue a CDN$2 million convertible debenture to TVIRD on similar financial terms as the interim loan, except with a two year term and a conversion feature in accordance with the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Mindoro has joint venture arrangements with TVIRD on the Agata and Pan de Azucar Projects in the Philippines, as detailed in Mindoro's press release of October 1, 2012. TVIRD is also owned by Prime Resources Holdings Inc. (68%) and TVI Pacific Inc. (31%) who also own 26% and 14%, respectively, of Mindoro's issued and outstanding shares. As such, TVIRD is a non-arm's length party and any required regulatory approvals will be secured prior to finalizing the convertible debenture.

ABOUT MINDORO

Mindoro is a Tier 1 Issuer trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (MIO) and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (WKN 906167). Mindoro has a 40% interest in the Agata Mining Joint Venture and a 22% interest, plus an option to acquire an additional 25%, in the Agata Processing Joint Venture. Mindoro also holds 75% interest in the Pan de Azucar Sulphur-Copper-Gold Project, Iloilo. TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. ("TVIRD") has the option to earn up to a 60% interest in the Agata Processing and Pan de Azucar projects by meeting the earn-in requirements outlined in the June 24, 2013, press release, which include producing a definitive feasibility study for a nickel processing facility. Mindoro also holds 75% interest and an option to acquire an additional 25% in the Tapian San Francisco Copper-Gold Project, Mindanao.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Various risks to which the Company is exposed in the conduct of its business (including mining activities) are described in detail in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2013, which was filed on SEDAR on March 31, 2014 and is available under the Company's profile at www.SEDAR.com. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise the forward-looking statements included in this News Release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.