Geovic Mining Corp. (TSX:GMC) announced a brokered private placement of 3,333,333 units at CAD 0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD 500,000 on May 8, 2012. Each unit will consist of one share and one warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of CAD 0.50 per share for two years. Leede Financial Markets Inc. will serve as agent to the company.