Mercer Gold President Rahim Jivraj Appears on BBC World Business Report
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/23/11 -- Rahim Jivraj, president of Mercer Gold Corp. ('MGC' or the 'Company') (OTCQB: MRGP)(FRANKFURT: AN4)(WKN NO. A0MUN4) was interviewed on World Business Report on BBC Television in London, England on February 16th, 2011. In the interview, Mr. Jivraj discusses the Company and its exploration prospects for gold in Colombia's Marmato Mining District along with Colombian politics as they relate to national security and foreign direct investment.
The interview can be seen in its entirety on Mercer Gold Corp.'s website at: http://tinyurl.com/4eh5yde
Mr. Jivraj states, 'Mercer Gold Corp. is an exploration company focused on gold mining within established and historic mining districts in Colombia. Our core mission is to increase shareholder value through direct exploration, acquisition and discovery, and we appreciate the opportunity to explain our mission to the large global audience reached by the BBC.'
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About Mercer Gold Corp.
Founded in 2010, Mercer Gold Corp. (OTCQB: MRGP)(FRANKFURT: AN4)(WKN NO. A0MUN4), www.mercergoldcorp.com, is a focused exploration company with one major asset: the Guayabales Gold Project located in the Marmato Gold District, in Caldas, Colombia. The Company's priority mining target is bulk-tonnage, gold-silver deposits that are amenable to open pit mining as well as higher grade gold-silver mineralization that can be drawn out with selective underground mining techniques. Historically Colombia has been one of the largest gold producers in the world and the Colombian mining industry remains one of the most dynamic and promising sectors of the Colombian economy. Mercer Gold is committed to respectful, social responsibility programs that ensure the enrichment of the communities they serve.
For further information see: www.mercergoldcorp.com
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information:
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to MGC's further drilling, its expectations to receive results or its ongoing exploration program. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including: (1) a downturn in general economic conditions in North America and internationally; (2) the inherent uncertainties and speculative nature associated with mineral exploration and production; (3) a decreased demand for minerals; (4) any number of events or causes which may delay or cease exploration and development of the Company's property interests, such as environmental liabilities, weather, mechanical failures, safety concerns and labor problems; (5) the risk that the Company does not execute its business plan; (6) inability to retain key employees; (7) inability to finance operations and growth; and (8) other factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results differed from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We seek safe harbor.
Contacts:
Mercer Gold Corp.
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Investor Relations
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