MGX Minerals Announces Close of Third Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / TheNewswire / May 5, 2015 / MGX Minerals Inc. ("MGX" or the "Company") (CSE: XMG / FKT: 1MG) is pleased to announce it has closed the third and last tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising $116,577.50 through the issuance of 466,310 common shares at a price of $0.25 per share. The first tranche of the private placement closed February 6, 2015 and raised a gross proceeds of $127,008.25, pursuant to which the Company issued 508,033 common shares, and the second tranche closed March 25, 2015, and raised $83,333.25, pursuant to which the Company issued 333,333 common shares, bringing the total proceeds raised to $326,919 for the issuance of 1,307,676 common shares.

The private placement was initially announced on October 30, 2014 (see press release dated October 30, 2014), approving an offering of up to 1,000,000 common shares. The Company has exceeded the offering amount and exercised an overallotment of 307,676 common shares for the excess subscriptions.

The proceeds generated from the private placement will be used towards the development of the Company's magnesium and industrial mineral properties, for general working capital purposes and to settle a portion of outstanding debt.

There was no finder fees paid in connection with the private placement. The newly issued shares shall be subject to a four month and one day hold period from today's closing date.

About MGX Minerals

MGX Minerals (CSE: XMG) is a diversified Canadian mining company engaged in the acquisition and development of industrial mineral deposits in western Canada that offer near-term production potential, minimal barriers to entry and low initial capital expenditures. For more information please visit the Company's website at www.mgxminerals.com.

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

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