50% of Gold Mine Sold in Guatemala

©image: argonautgoldinc.com

In a news release the company announced the sale was due the fact the company does not consider this mine as one of its core assets.

The mining project is located about 40 kilometers from Guatemala City and covers an area of 3,135 hectares.

Source: Argonaut Gold

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