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True Gold resumes construction at Karma

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True Gold resumes construction at Karma

FULLY FUNDED & ON TRACK TO ENTER PRODUCTION IN MARCH 2016

VANCOUVER, B.C. - True Gold Mining Inc. (TSX-V; TGM) ("True Gold" or the "Company") announced today that it has resumed activity at its Karma Gold Project ("Karma" or the "Project") in Burkina Faso. The Company expects to pour first gold at Karma in March 2016.

Specific developments related to the restart of activity include the following:

  • A site clean-up and repair program has begun with a ramp-up to full construction set for the end of the month. Specific activities planned in the coming weeks include the remobilizing and commissioning of the mine fleet, ordering of liners and piping, and surveying of ponds and other locations. The local workforce will be re-engaged as construction accelerates.
  • True Gold and the Government of Burkina Faso will continue extensive communication and discussion with community leaders through a reconstituted Community Liaison Committee.
  • Karma remains fully funded through construction to first gold pour, which is expected in March 2016. True Gold has $31 million in cash, and up to $62 million under our finance facility with approximately $70 million of project cost remaining. The Company continues to have full support from its partners, Franco-Nevada and Sandstorm Gold.

"We are pleased to be returning to work at Karma with the support of the Government of Burkina Faso and leaders in the local community," said Christian Milau, President and CEO, True Gold Mining. "We have said from the beginning of this process that it is our intention to work towards a long-term solution that builds trust with stakeholders in the community and reduces the risk of similar challenges in the future. As we move toward full construction, we remain committed to delivering long-lasting benefits to the local communities and to the country."

"We are grateful for the support and commitment that our employees, shareholders and our valued partners in Burkina Faso have provided over the past several months to get us to this important juncture. Karma is now in select company, with only a handful of gold mines coming on stream globally over the next year," added Mr. Milau.

Karma Project Highlights

Karma has $62 million spent and committed to date, including the mine fleet which has been delivered and is in the final stages of commissioning. Earthworks for the plant site, plant site terraces, maintenance shop, welding bay, administration and medical buildings are 100% complete. Mine stores and the laboratory are 90% complete with civil construction 41% completed.

True Gold views Karma, which is fully funded and fully permitted, as a strong foundation upon which to build a leading mid-tier mining company. The mine is a technically simple open-pit heap leach project that offers low capital and operating costs, rapid payback and strong financial performance. Once in production, Karma will be one of the lowest cost gold mines in West Africa with significant exploration growth potential that could add years to the life of mine. Economic highlights:

  • Feasibility Study1: After-tax IRR of 46.3%, NPV5% of $198.8 million @ $1,250/oz gold
  • Phase II - North Kao PEA1: After-tax IRR of213%, NPV5% of $69.6 million @$1,250/oz gold
  • Phase III - large resource base and multiple targets for long-term growth

It is estimated that Karma will deliver approximately $1601 million in revenue to the Government of Burkina Faso during the life of the mine through a net smelter royalty, corporate taxes and a 10% carried interest. The mine will also provide extensive local investment in infrastructure, education and procurement.

[1] The estimated figures provided are from the Karma Project definitive feasibility study, Dated December 17, 2013 and the North Kao PEA dated August 10, 2014, (which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com) and based on the assumptions made therein. The estimated figures can be affected by a number of factors, including but not limited to gold prices, consumables pricing, labour, materials and contract pricing.

All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Peter C. Carter, P. Eng., Chief Operating Officer and Vice President Engineering of the Company, is the designated Qualified Person for this news release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and verified that the technical information contained in this release is accurate and approves of the written disclosure of same.

About True Gold

True Gold Mining Inc. is where gold comes to life. We are committed to growing a successful gold exploration, development and production company, by focusing on projects with low costs, low technical risks and solid economics. The Company's board, management and technical teams have proven track records in gold exploration, development, operations and production worldwide.

Additional information about the Company and its activities may be found on the Company's website at www.truegoldmining.com and under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Christian Milau"

Christian Milau, President & CEO

For further information contact:
Tel: 604-801-5020
[email protected]

Neither the 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.

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to True Gold within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with respect to the potential quantity and/or grade of minerals, potential size and expansion of a mineralized zone, proposed timing of exploration and development plans. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "planned", "expect", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intends", "believe", "potential", and similar expressions, or describes a "goal", or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made including, among others, assumptions about future prices of gold, copper, silver and other metal prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates, favourable operating conditions, political stability, obtaining governmental approvals and financing on time, obtaining renewals for existing licenses and permits and obtaining required licences and permits, labour stability, stability in market conditions, availability of equipment, accuracy of any mineral resources, successful resolution of disputes and anticipated costs and expenditures, the Company's ability to efficiently recommence operations at the Karma Project and that the Company will receive additional drawdowns under the financing agreement with Franco-Nevada and Sandstorm. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of True Gold and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.

Such forward-looking information, involves known and unknown risks, which may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, risks related to the interpretation of results at the Karma Project, reliance on technical information provided by third parties as related to the Karma Project; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or recovery rates; the costs and timing of the development of new deposits; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; the timing and success of exploration activities generally; satisfaction of Burkina Faso requirements relating to the periodic submissions of Environmental Impact Assessments; possible claims against the Company or its joint venture partners; labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing or in the completion of exploration, uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results and the estimation of mineral resources, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, accidents, equipment breakdowns, risk of undiscovered, title defects and surface access, the potential for delays in exploration and permitting activities, uncertainties related to the Company's relationship with communities that surround its properties in Burkina Faso, risks related to the financing agreement with Franco-Nevada and Sandstorm, including the Company's ability to meet its scheduled delivery obligations, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, commodity price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, political risk as well as those factors discussed in the Annual Information Form of the Company dated April 27, 2015 in the section entitled "Risk Factors", under True Gold's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although True Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. True Gold disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

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True Gold. is a gold development stage company based in Canada.

True Gold. holds various exploration projects in Burkina Faso.

Its main asset in development is KARMA in Burkina Faso and its main exploration properties are LIGIDI, BISSA, SOLNA, YARAMOKO and GOULAGOU / RAMBO / KAO in Burkina Faso.

True Gold. is listed in Canada and in United States of America. Its market capitalisation is CA$ 267.2 millions as of today (US$ 212.1 millions, € 187.6 millions).

Its stock quote reached its lowest recent point on January 09, 2009 at CA$ 0.09, and its highest recent level on April 15, 2011 at CA$ 1.09.

True Gold. has 398 840 000 shares outstanding.

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Financings of True Gold Mining
5/17/2011Withdraws Public Offering of Common Shares
5/9/2011. Announces Equity Financing
6/2/2009Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
10/1/2008Announces Proposed C$1.98 million Private Placement with IFC
6/23/2008Closes 1.75 Million Unit Private Placement at $0.60
6/13/2008Announces Closing of Private Placement
5/26/2008reases Private Placement to Raise C$1.9 Million
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2/11/2011Grant of 300,000 options to PR Firm
4/23/2010GRANT OF 300.000 STOCK OPTIONS TO B&D CAPITAL PARTNERS
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2/6/2008GRANT OF 1.010.000 STOCK OPTIONS TO directors, officers, emp...
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10/22/2007GRANT OF 150.000 STOCK OPTIONS TO PR FIRM ASCENTA CAPITAL
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5/5/2004GRANT OF 805.000 STOCK OPTIONS TO directors, officers, emplo...
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8/19/2003GRANT OF 610.000 STOCK OPTIONS TO directors, officers, emplo...
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2/11/2011Announces Investor Relations Advisor, Stock Options
6/9/2006announces hiring of exploration manager
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6/9/2011(Karma)Intersects New Gold Zone at Karma
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1/18/2010(Karma)Defines High Grade Gold Mineralized Trend
1/6/2010(Karma)Drilling Defines Gold Mineralized Trend
11/4/2009(Karma)New Gold Zone
9/24/2009(Karma)Commences Drilling on Karma Gold Project
8/26/2009(Karma)Drilling Plans on Karma Gold Project
7/6/2009(Karma)Independent Technical Report on the Karma Gold Project
9/18/2008(Karma)Extends Gold Mineralization at Karma
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5/7/2008(Goulagou / Rambo / Kao)Extends Goulagou Mineralization to Depth at Karma
3/10/2008Intersects 16.7 g/t Gold (0.49 oz/ton) over 12 Metres at Kar...
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1/29/2008(Goulagou / Rambo / Kao)Resumes Drilling at Kao Main Gold Zone
4/16/2007Intersects 10 metres of 3.55g/t Gold on Kao
4/5/2007(Rambo - Kao)Confirms And Extends Multiple Gold Zones On Kao
6/6/2006(Ligidi)plans 15,000m of RAB drilling on Burkina properties
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12/31/2015True Gold grants incentive stock options
10/26/2015True Gold appoints Peter Hardie as Chief Financial Officer
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10/23/2015Sandstorm Gold Provides Asset Updates
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6/22/2015True Gold introduces David Laing as Chief Operating Officer
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3/2/2015Ture Gold provides update on Karma Project
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1/29/2015True Gold Provides Progress Update on Karma
1/20/2015True Gold Provides Corporate and Operational Update
1/14/2015IIROC Trading Resumption - TGM
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1/14/2015IIROC Trading Halt - TGM
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12/6/2014True Gold Files PEA for North Kao and Updated Feasibility St...
11/24/2014True Gold Mining reports Q3 2014 financial results
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9/25/2014Sandstorm Gold Remits First Upfront Payment to True Gold
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9/8/2014True Gold Secures Long-Term Cement Contract at a Price Signi...
2/22/2013.: Directors Approve Name Change
2/13/2013.: Widely Spaced RC Drilling at Liguidi Hits Near-Surface Go...
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12/12/2012Announces Change in Financial Year-End
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10/15/2012.: Corporate Update
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7/11/2011Reports Thick Gold Intercepts at Goulagou I
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3/23/2010Commences Drilling at Nami Site
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2/9/2010Sampling Program Underway at Nami Gold Discovery Zone
2/8/2010Raises $1.8 Million
1/28/2010Commences Follow-up Program at Nami Gold Discovery Zone
6/19/2009Raises $2.1 Million
6/16/2008Resumes Drilling at Karma
4/29/2008Grants Financing and Option Rights to Teck Cominco
4/7/2008Expands Kao Main Zone at Karma
3/21/2006(Ligidi)new exploration permits signed in the Bissa area of Burkina ...
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