TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 09/01/11 — Century Mining Corporation („Century“ or the „Company“) (TSX VENTURE: CMM) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. („ISS“) recommends that shareholders approve the reduction in stated capital and vote FOR the acquisition by White Tiger Gold Ltd. („White Tiger“) (TSX: WTG) (the „Business Combination“) at the upcoming special meeting of shareholders scheduled for September 13, 2011.
ISS is a leading independent international corporate governance analysis and proxy voting firm. Their recommendations can assist shareholders to make decisions regarding proxy voting.
ISS noted that, „Based on a review of the terms of the transaction, the strategic rationale is reasonable, the combined company will be able to access additional resources and there are no significant governance concerns, shareholder approval is warranted.“
„We are pleased that ISS shares our view that Century shareholders should vote FOR the combination with White Tiger,“ said Ricardo M. Campoy, Lead Director, Chairman and Chair of the Special Committee. „We are confident that this arrangement will enable Century shareholders to continue to participate in the upside of Century-s existing portfolio and benefit from both the considerable portfolio of White Tiger and the resulting growth prospects that will allow Century to become a mid-tier gold producer.“
Century-s Special Committee and Board unanimously support the Business Combination based on the following strategic rationale:
Shareholders are reminded to vote their proxy FOR the Arrangement before the proxy deadline of Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m (Toronto Time).
For further information or assistance in voting your shares or to request additional copies of the Meeting Materials, shareholders should contact Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc. at 1-866-581-1489 or email .
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About Century Mining Corporation
Century Mining Corporation is a Canadian gold producer and holds strategic land positions in Canada, the United States and Peru. The Company-s strategy is to grow to its gold production through existing mine expansions and acquisitions of other strategic and synergistic gold opportunities.
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Contacts: Century Mining Corporation Richard B. Meschke (360) 332-4653 or Toll Free: (877) 284-6535
Terre Partners Joanna Longo President (416) 238-1414 (ext 233)
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