VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 12/04/08 --
Genco Resources Ltd. (TSX: GGC) has commenced an action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Andover Ventures Inc. for breaches of agreements respecting Andover's purchase of Genco's controlling interest in Chief Consolidated Mining Company. Chief owns the formerly producing Burgin and Trixie Silver Mines near Eureka, Utah.
Genco has retained the services of Shields Harney Litigation Counsel to pursue its legal remedies. Genco's claim is for damages in excess of USD $3 Million, plus 250,000 Andover common shares. Genco maintains its ownership and control of the approximate 65% share interest of Chief that Andover unsuccessfully attempted to purchase.
About Genco Resources Ltd.
Genco's core asset is the producing La Guitarra silver-gold mine, located in the Temascaltepec Mining District of Mexico. La Guitarra Mine currently consists of two underground operation centres - La Guitarra and San Raphael - and a flotation mill with a proven capacity of 320 tonnes per day. Genco believes significant potential exists to expand production within the 39,714 hectares of mining concessions it currently owns or leases in the Temascaltepec Mining District.
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Contacts:
Genco Resources Ltd.
Ms. Jada Soomer
Manager, Corporate Communications
(604) 682-2205
(604) 682-2235 (FAX)
Email: jsoomer@gencoresources.com
Website: www.gencoresources.com
