Abzu Gold Announces Extension of $2,000,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement

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Abzu Gold Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABS) ("Abzu" or the "Company") announces as a
follow-up to its news release dated June 25, 2013 that the TSX Venture Exchange
has granted the Company a further extension for the completion of its
non-brokered private placement financing (the "Private Placement"), previously
announced in its May 2, 2013 news release (the "Initial Release"). The Company
successfully closed the first tranche of this private placement on May 30, 2013
and expects to close the second tranche on July 31, 2013. The Private Placement
remains on the same terms and conditions as set out in the Initial Release, of
40,000,000 units at a price of $0.05, subject to regulatory approval.


The proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for the advancement of the
Company's Nangodi concession. For additional information on Abzu and its
properties readers are invited to visit the Company's web site
(www.abzugold.com).


On behalf of the board of directors of ABZU GOLD LTD.

David J. Price, President and CEO

Neither 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 press release, which has been prepared by
management.


Cautionary Statements

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of
an offer to buy, any securities in any jurisdiction; nor shall there be any sale
of securities in any state in the United States in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities referred to herein have
not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to
or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons absent registration or an
applicable exemption from registration requirements.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Abzu Gold Ltd.
David J. Price
President and CEO
604-398-5380
www.abzugold.com