TSX-V: MMM
OTCQX: MGHCF
FSE: MI5

VANCOUVER, Feb. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Minco Gold Corporation (the "Company" or "Minco Gold") (TSX-V: MMM/OTCQX: MGHCF/FSE:MI5) today announced that it plans to change its company name from Minco Gold Corporation to Minco Capital Corp. 

The name is being changed to better reflect the Company's business as a diversified investment issuer.  The Company is focused on utilizing its strong working capital position, extensive industry contacts and internal expertise to identify, evaluate and invest in quality assets that have the capacity to generate significant returns and growth for the Company and its shareholders while limiting downside risk.     

The Company will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the current symbol, "MMM" and on the U.S. OTC market under the symbol, "MGHCF."

The Company holds a significant equity investment in Minco Silver Corporation ("Minco Silver") consisting of 11,000,000 common shares, representing approximately 18.12% of Minco Silver's outstanding share capital.

The corporate name change is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Ken Leigh
President

For more information on Minco Gold, please visit the website at www.mincogold.com or contact Ken Leigh at (604)-688-8002 or pr@mincomining.ca

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Minco Gold Corporation