DALLAS, Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southridge Enterprises Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRGE) ("Southridge" or the "Company") is excited to announce a new Joint Partner, Kinross (NYSE: KGC), a Major listed Mining Company for its Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera properties. Southridge's joint partnership with Kinross, a major NYSE listed gold mining company, is valued at roughly $550,000,000 to $600,000,000. Due to numerous shareholder inquiries Southridge and its Board of Directors felt the need to update the market on its recent announcement named, "Southridge Announces Signed Agreement with Major NYSE Listed Mining Company on Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera Gold & Silver Mines in Mexico."

Southridge and its advisers are currently working hand in hand with Kinross to finalize the remaining documents and agreements in order to execute this new joint partnership for its Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera properties with Kinross. Due to the size and complexity of this transaction we expect to execute this joint partnership with Kinross by Mid-January.

Mr. Martin Moscosa, Exploration Manager at Kinross Gold Corporation stated, "We have made great and good progress regarding Cinco Minas property. Southridge controls the best area at the Gran Cabrera and there will no problem regarding the influence area, also, because in case everything will be growing, possible adjacent claims could be incorporated or added to the project."

Mr. Alfonso Sanchez Navarro, Board of Director of Southridge commented, "Southridge is implementing a plan to profoundly position itself for both rapid growth and expansion in an emerging gold and silver market. By forming a Joint Partnership with Kinross, a global mining leader and major NYSE listed company; this allows us to aggressively mine the Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera properties.

A company spokesperson stated, "Southridge feels it's more beneficial for its shareholders and the Company to sign a Joint Partnership with Kinross, a major NYSE mining company, instead of selling its Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera properties. By joint partnering with a NYSE major producer it will allow Southridge to aggressively explore and mine the Cinco Minas and Gran Cabrera properties at a much faster degree therefore leveraging the price of Gold at today's market value.

Michael Davies, President & CEO of Southridge stated, "Our goal from beginning as well as our efforts over the past several years has been to secure a world-class mining partner that is capable of moving these projects forward, and today is a major step that direction. Southridge expects to rapidly grow and preserve an interest in its gold and silver mines operated by its partners allowing it to continue to build value through continued exploration. We believe that the exploration of alternatives for the Cinco Minas property will help the company achieve its strategic goals with superfluous profitable growth and enriched shareholder value. Furthermore we are confident that this new joint partnership with Kinross will be successful in executing our goal of building a world-class gold and silver mining facility at Cinco Minas."

For further information on the Company's Gold and Silver projects, visit our website: http://www.southridgeminerals.com.

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About Southridge Minerals, Inc. (SRGE)

Southridge Minerals, Inc. is a U.S.-based mineral exploration company dedicated to acquiring and developing mineral resources in geologically permissible and politically stable areas of the world. The Company seeks out early stage opportunities with good mineralization indicators that exhibit significant blue-sky potential. Southridge pursues and advances these projects that are or will be of interest to mid-size and major producers. By forming alliances on individual projects, the Company expects to develop its interests in mines operated by its partners, allowing it to continue to build value through continued exploration. Southridge is currently focused on projects in Mexico.

What sets Southridge apart is its vast experience in Mexico and the knowledge of the geological conditions and formations pertaining to known large gold deposits that have received very little attention to date. This comparative advantage, combined with a specific geographical and mineral focus, will allow for more efficient asset and income growth in the future for the benefit of shareholders' investments.

Forward-Looking Statements

Although the Company believes that the forward-looking statement of beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance those beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consider all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosed in the Company's published current and periodic reports.

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