Update Regarding Proposed Downstream Offer for Extract Resources
SOUTH PERTH, Australia, Jan. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Extract Resources Ltd
('Extract' or the 'Company') notes the announcement on the London Stock Exchange by Taurus Mineral Limited ('Taurus'), an entity owned by CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., Ltd. ('CGNPCURC') and the China-Africa Development Fund ('CADFund'), advising that offer documentation has been posted to shareholders of Kalahari Minerals PLC ('Kalahari'). The Kalahari offer will remain open for acceptances until February 2, 2012, unless extended by Taurus.As previously announced
, Taurus has been granted relief by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to acquire an interest of more than 20% of Extract's shares provided that, among other conditions, Taurus makes a downstream offer for Extract. Offer documentation must be dispatched to Extract shareholders within four weeks of Taurus having received acceptances of the Kalahari offer in respect of more than 50% of the voting rights in Kalahari.Extract's Independent Directors are continuing to review all available opportunities to maximise shareholder value, and intend to make a recommendation in relation to the proposed Taurus offer for Extract if and when such an offer is made to Extract shareholders.
Copies of the Taurus announcement and the Kalahari offer document are available on Kalahari's website: www.kalahari-minerals.com.
About Extract Resources
Extract Resources Ltd is an international uranium exploration and development company whose primary focus is in Namibia. The company's principal asset is its 100%-owned Husab Uranium Project which contains the fourth largest uranium only deposit in the world. Extensive exploration potential also exists for new uranium discoveries in the region. Extract Resources is listed on the Australian (ASX), Toronto (TSX) and Namibian (NSX) Stock Exchanges.
Extract Resources
CONTACT: please visit www.extractresources.com or contact:
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|Extract Resources: London Office |Tel: +44 (0)20 7317 9220 |
|Jonathan Leslie, CEO | |
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|Extract Resources: Perth Office |Tel: +61 (0)8 9367 2111 |
|Siobhan Lancaster, Company |slancaster@extractresources.com|
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|Australian Media Enquiries: |Tel: +61 (0)2 8999 1010 |
|MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate|Mob: +61 (0)413 355 997 |
|Communication (Australia) |Mob: +61 (0) 413 439 883 |
|John Gardner and Dudley White | |
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|UK Media Enquiries: |Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959 |
|Brunswick Group (UK) | |
|Carole Cable / Pip Green | |
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