Update Regarding Proposed Downstream Offer for Extract Resources Ltd
23.01.2012 | CNW
SOUTH PERTH, Jan. 23, 2012 - Extract Resources Ltd (ASX/TSX/NSX: EXT) ("Extract" or the "Company") notes the announcement on the London Stock Exchange by Taurus Mineral Limited ("Taurus") advising that Taurus had received valid acceptances of its offer for Kalahari Minerals ("Kalahari") representing approximately 29.4 per cent of the existing issued share capital of Kalahari.Under the terms of the relief granted to Taurus by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC"), Taurus must proceed with making an off-market takeover offer to all 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 intend to make a recommendation in relation to the Taurus offer for Extract once such an offer is made. In the meantime, Extract's Independent Directors are continuing to actively investigate all available alternatives that could maximise value for all Extract shareholders.
A copy of the Taurus announcement "Offer Update" is available at www.sedar.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.
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For further information, please visit www.extractresources.com or contact:
Extract Resources: London Office
Jonathan Leslie, CEO
Tel: +44 (0)20 7317 9220
Extract Resources: Perth Office
Siobhan Lancaster, Company Secretary/Corporate Affairs
Tel: +61 (0)8 9367 2111
slancaster@extractresources.com
Australian Media Enquiries:
Tel: +61 (0)2 8999 1010
MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate Communication (Australia)
John Gardner and Dudley White
Mob: +61 (0)413 355 997
Mob: +61 (0) 413 439 883
UK Media Enquiries:
Brunswick Group (UK)
Carole Cable / Pip Green
Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959