Oilsands Quest proceeding to finalize Wallace Creek asset sale
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NYSE Amex: BQI
CALGARY, Nov. 4, 2011 /CNW/ - Oilsands Quest Inc.
('Oilsands Quest,' 'OQI' or 'the Company') continues to work with a third party to finalize the definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement ('PSA') for its Wallace Creek assets, according to the terms of the Letter of Intent announced on September 27, 2011.While it has taken longer than originally expected to finalize the Wallace Creek sale, the transaction is still expected to close by the end of January, 2012. As well as the PSA, the transaction closing is also subject to board approvals, financing and approval by OQI shareholders. A further announcement will be made upon the execution of a PSA.
About Oilsands Quest
Oilsands Quest Inc. (www.oilsandsquest.com) is exploring and developing oil sands permits and licences, located in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and developing Saskatchewan's first commercial oil sands discovery. It is leading the establishment of the province of Saskatchewan's emerging oil sands industry.
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