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July 16, 2013

Goldgroup and Oroco Agree to Extension of the Closing Date for the Cerro Prieto Acquisition

Vancouver, British Columbia (July 16, 2013) - Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") (TSX:GGA, OTC:GGAZF, BMV SIX:GGAN.MX) announced today that they have extended the closing of the acquisition of the Cerro Prieto Project (the "Cerro Prieto Project") from Oroco Resource Corp. ("Oroco") to August 15, 2013.

Goldgroup has agreed to reimburse Oroco for all interim fees, expenses and liabilities incurred from June 28, 2013 by Minas de Oroco S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oroco and the holder of the Cerro Prieto Project, and all interest charges accruing from June 28, 2013 in regards to the Oroco debentures issued by Oroco on May 21, 2012. Goldgroup has also paid to Oroco a US$100,000 deposit against the initial payment of US$4,500,000 due by Goldgroup to Oroco upon closing of the sale of the Cerro Prieto Project. Goldgroup and Oroco remain committed to the Cerro Prieto deal and look forward to closing the transaction in a timely manner.

Goldgroup is also pleased to announce that it signed a term sheet for CDN$4 million of senior secured loan facility (the "Loan Facility"). The closing of the Loan Facility is subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to the satisfactory completion of due diligence by the lenders. The parties intend to close the Loan Facility on or about August 9, 2013. The proceeds from the Loan Facility will be applied to the closing of the Oroco transaction. Under the Loan Facility, Goldgroup will pay 15% interest annually, with nine equal principal and interest repayment installments, commencing April 30, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. The Loan Facility can be repaid at any time without prepayment penalty. The Loan Facility will be secured by a first priority lien on all assets of the Company.

About Goldgroup

Goldgroup is a Canadian-based gold production, development, and exploration Company with significant upside in a portfolio of projects in Mexico, including its flagship 100%-owned advanced stage gold development project Caballo Blanco in the state of Veracruz, and a 50% interest in DynaResource de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which owns 100% of the high-grade gold exploration project, San José de Gracia located in the state of Sinaloa. The Company also operates its 100%-owned Cerro Colorado gold mine in the state of Sonora.

Goldgroup is led by a team of highly successful and seasoned individuals with extensive expertise in mine development, corporate finance, and exploration in Mexico. Goldgroup's mission is to increase gold production, mineral resources, profitability and cash flow, building a leading gold producer in Mexico.

For further information on Goldgroup, please visit www.goldgroupmining.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Mr. Keith Piggott, Chairman, President, CEO & Director
Tel: 1-520-247-5753

Travis McPherson, Manager of Investor Relations
Toll Free: 1-877-655-ozAu (6928)


CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain information contained in this news release, including any information relating to future financial or operating performance, may be considered "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law) and "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Actual results could differ materially from the conclusions, forecasts and projections contained in such forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements reflect Goldgroup's current internal projections, expectations or beliefs and are based on information currently available to Goldgroup. In some cases forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "projects", "potential", "scheduled", "forecast", "budget" or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. Certain assumptions have been made regarding the Company's plans at the Caballo Blanco project. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Goldgroup and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to materially differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors including, without limitation: uncertainties related to actual capital costs, operating costs and expenditures, production schedules and economic returns from Goldgroup's projects; uncertainties associated with development activities; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral resources and precious metal recoveries; risks related to the continued operation of the Cerro Colorado mine without a current economic analysis; risks related to the planned expansion of the Cerro Colorado mine; uncertainties related to current global economic conditions; fluctuations in precious and base metal prices; uncertainties related to the availability of future financing; potential difficulties with joint venture partners; risks that Goldgroup's title to its property could be challenged; political and country risk; risks associated with Goldgroup being subject to government regulation; risks associated with surface rights; environmental risks; Goldgroup's need to attract and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with operating hazards at the Cerro Colorado mine; risks associated with potential conflicts of interest; Goldgroup's lack of experience in overseeing the construction of a mining project; risks related to the integration of businesses and assets acquired by Goldgroup; uncertainties related to the competitiveness of the mining industry; risk associated with theft; risk of water shortages and risks associated with competition for water; uninsured risks and inadequate insurance coverage; risks associated with potential legal proceedings; risks associated with community relations; outside contractor risks; risks related to archaeological sites; foreign currency risks; risks associated with security and human rights; and risks related to the need for reclamation activities on Goldgroup's properties, as well as the risk factors disclosed in Goldgroup's Annual Information Form and MD&A. Any and all of the forward-looking information contained in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements. Although Goldgroup believes that the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking information. Goldgroup expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as ay be required by, and in accordance with, applicable securities laws.