Receipt of US$4.2M from Severstal Resources (6634U)
20 Ottobre 2010 - 8:01AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 6634U
African Aura Mining Inc.
20 October 2010
20 October 2010
TSX-V: AUR
AIM: AAAM
RECEIPT OF US$4.2M FROM SEVERSTAL RESOURCES
African Aura Mining Inc. ("African Aura" or the "Company"), the
TSX--V (AUR) and AIM (AAAM) listed exploration and development
company focused on gold and iron ore in sub-Saharan Africa,
announces that it has received US$4.2m from Lybica Holding B.V., an
indirect wholly-owned Dutch subsidiary of Severstal Resources
("Severstal"), pursuant to the terms of its agreement with
Severstal of 23 May 2008 ("the Agreement").
The payment represents the deferred one third consideration,
payable to African Aura two years post-completion as part of the
Agreement, for the shares acquired by Severstal in the original
Putu project joint venture company, African Iron Ore Group Ltd
("AIOG"). The first tranche of US$8.3m representing two thirds of
the amount payable was received from Severstal on completion of the
agreement on the 10 December 2008. AIOG, now named Severstal
Liberia Iron Ore, is the holding company for the Putu iron ore
project located in eastern Liberia. African Aura retains a 38.5%
interest in the Putu project.
The Company is debt free and has a cash position of
approximately GBP8.9m / US$14m as of October 2010.
Luis da Silva, President and CEO of African Aura commented:
"The early payment of these funds from Severstal further
enhances the Company's treasury following the conversion of the
loan note holders in the last two weeks. Debt free and with more
cash to apply into our projects, we will continue to do what we do
best and add value at the project level."
About African Aura Mining Inc.
African Aura is an established exploration and development
company listed on the TSX-V (AUR) and London's AIM (AAAM). The
Company operates two divisions, namely: iron ore and gold:
- The iron ore division includes its 38.5% interest in the Putu
iron ore project in Liberia, which is moving through
pre-feasibility managed by joint venture partner Severstal
Resources (the mining division of Moscow listed OAO Severstal). In
September 2010 Putu was granted a 25 year renewable Mineral
Development Agreement by the Government of Liberia. The division
also includes a 100% interest in the Nkout iron ore project and
surrounding iron targets in Cameroon which is subject to a resource
definition drilling programme.
- The gold division includes the multi million ounce potential
New Liberty greenstone gold deposit, which is being advanced
through a bankable feasibility study, and the proximal Ndablama,
Weaju, Silver Hills and Gondoja gold projects all within the
Company's Bea Mountain 25 year renewable Mineral Development
Agreement. .
In addition, the Company presently has a 22% interest in
AIM-listed diamond producer Stellar Diamonds Plc (AIM: STEL,
www.stellar-diamonds.com).
The Company has a highly motivated and experienced team with a
track record of discovering mines and taking projects through
development and into production. As a pioneer, African Aura has
attracted some excellent strategic partners and shareholders,
always with the objective of preserving or enhancing shareholder
value. For further information on the Company you are invited to
visit its website at www.african-aura.com or SEDAR's website at
www.sedar.com, or contact one of the following:
African Aura Mining Inc.
Luis da Silva, President & CEO Tel: +44 (0) 20 7257 2930
Evolution Securities Limited
Simon Edwards / Tim Redfern / Neil Elliot Tel: +44 (0) 20 7071
4300
Pelham Bell Pottinger
Charles Vivian / James MacFarlane Tel: +44 (0) 20 7861 3232
Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements.
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included
herein, including without limitation, statements regarding the
future plans and objectives of African Aura, are forward-looking
statements that involve various known and unknown risks and
uncertainties as well as other factors. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results or events to differ materially from
current expectations, including delays in obtaining or failure to
obtain required regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance
that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date hereof and, except as may be required by applicable law,
African Aura disclaim any obligation to update or modify such
forward-looking statements, either as a result of new information,
future events or for any other reason.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Ends
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