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Cadence Minerals (KDNC) Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) Reports High Grade Copper Results From Arden Base-Metals Project.
Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note the update published today by Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) ‘Auroch’ regarding reconnaissance sampling at its Arden Base-Metal Project ‘Arden Project’ located in South Australia’s under-explored Adelaide Geosyncline. Auroch reports that thirteen of the thirty-six rock-chip samples taken from gossanous material near the historic artisanal Mount Arden Copper Mine returned results over 2% copper, including several high-grade results of 20.40%, 15.25%, 8.55% and 5.52% copper.
Highlights:
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- Reconnaissance rock-chip samples collected near the historic artisanal Mt Arden Copper Mine returned several spectacular high-grade results, including:
- 20.40%, 15.25%, 8.55% and 5.52% copper (Cu).
- The sample results define an area of anomalous to high-grade copper at least 1km-long.
- Results confirm the presence of high-grade base-metals mineralisation at the Mt Arden Prospect, a priority exploration area close to the recently-drilled Ragless Range Prospect which returned high-grade results from drill-hole RRDD007:
- 12.80m @ 4.96% zinc (Zn) from 53.00m, including 3.65m @ 15.47% Zn from 62.15m.
- The encouraging results will be followed up with geological mapping and more systematic sampling in the coming months, working towards the next phase of drilling proposed for Q2.
- The Company continues to collate and interpret all existing data for its Torrens East Copper Project.
- Reconnaissance rock-chip samples collected near the historic artisanal Mt Arden Copper Mine returned several spectacular high-grade results, including:
Located some 335km north of Adelaide, the Arden Project boasts a large relatively unexplored exploration area of 1,664km2 and is highly prospective for sedimentary-exhalative (SEDEX) mineralisation. Within the Arden Project, up to three horizons of SEDEX zinc mineralisation were identified from the recent drilling programme at the Ragless Range Prospect extending over 3km of strike and open in every direction.
The sampling programme is focussed on gossanous areas in close proximity to interpreted major geological structures which coincided with the same stratigraphic horizons observed to host the zinc mineralisation at the nearby Ragless Range Prospect. This strategy followed up on the results from drill-hole RRDD007 completed by Auroch last year, which was drilled under an ironstone gossan coincident with where an interpreted fault structure intersected the stratigraphy hosting the SEDEX zinc mineralisation, resulting in significant high-grade zinc intercepts.
The sample results announced by Auroch today define an area of anomalous to high-grade copper at least 1km-long by 300m wide. Numerous ironstones and gossans outcrop within the mineralised area. The orientation of the ironstones is conformable to bedding and suggests they are stratabound. The host rocks consist of ferruginised carbonates similar to those observed at the Ragless Range Prospect.
Cadence currently owns 6.6% of the equity in Auroch Minerals, which is an exploration company targeting principally zinc, cobalt and lithium.
The full release can be found at: https://www.investi.com.au/api/announcements/aou/e7212489-71b.pdf
Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented: “Following the high-grade zinc results announced at the recently-drilled Ragless Range Prospect, the Auroch investment case continues to build with a set of high-grade copper results announced from the Arden Project. As Auroch CEO Aidan Platel says, to get such high-grade copper results from first-pass surface-sampling over a 1km-long area is ‘extremely encouraging’. We look forward to further developments.”
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For further information:
| Cadence Minerals plc | +44 (0) 207 440 0647 |
| Andrew Suckling | |
| Kiran Morzaria | |
| WH Ireland Limited (NOMAD & Broker) | +44 (0) 207 220 1666 |
| James Joyce | |
| James Sinclair-Ford | |
| Hannam & Partners LLP (Joint Broker) | +44 (0) 207 907 8500 |
| Neil Passmore | |
| Giles Fitzpatrick | |
| Novum Securities Limited (Joint Broker) | +44 (0) 207 399 9400 |
| Jon Belliss |
Qualified Person
Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ”believe” ”could” “should” ”envisage” ”estimate” ”intend” ”may” ”plan” ”will” or the negative of those variations or comparable expressions including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth results of operations performance future capital and other expenditures (including the amount. nature and sources of funding thereof) competitive advantages business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions competition environmental and other regulatory changes actions by governmental authorities the availability of capital markets reliance on key personnel uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions. The Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements.
Cadence Minerals #KDNC – Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) Drilling Programme Identifies Large Sedex Zinc Potential at Arden
Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note the update published today by Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) ‘Auroch’ that it has successfully completed its maiden drilling programme at the Arden Project, in South Australia, with all ten drill-holes encountering horizons of Sedimentary Exhalative (SEDEX) zinc and/or copper mineralisation.
Highlights:
- Maiden drill programme at Arden intercepts base-metals mineralisation in all 10 drill-holes.
- Up to 3 horizons of SEDEX zinc mineralisation identified at the Ragless Range Prospect within the Arden Project, extending over 3km of strike and open in every direction.
- Best intersection was from drill-hole RRDD-007:
- 15m @ 7.52% Zn & 0.02% Pb from 57.65m, including 3.65m @ 15.47% Zn & 0.02% Pb from 62.15m.
- Additional mineralised bands up to 24% Zn identified in drill-hole RRDD-007 by portable XRF subsequent to initial assay results – laboratory assays are pending.
Assays are pending from additional intervals of drill-core sampled subsequent to re-logging of zones surrounding mineralisation at Ragless Range. Auroch’s geology team will continue to use pXRF, surface mapping and surface sampling techniques to build the geological database, with a focus on areas where large interpreted structures meet the projected location of the mineralised SEDEX horizons. These focussed target areas will be tested with ground geophysical surveys with the intent of defining target areas for the next phase of drilling at the Arden Project in the first half of 2019.
Cadence currently owns 6.6% of the equity in Auroch Minerals, which is an exploration company targeting principally zinc, cobalt and lithium.
The full release can be found at: https://www.investi.com.au/api/announcements/aou/8d48f77d-f8b.pdf
Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented:“This is a positive initial drilling result from Auroch’s Arden project. As CEO Aidan Platel says, the company has exceeded its objectives in the maiden drill programme, not only confirming previously defined SEDEX mineralisation, but (a) identifying concentrated mineralisation that potentially improves the economic grades of the metal inventory and (b) discovering another two SEDEX zinc mineralised horizons that had not previously been identified. Most importantly, this result increases the potential scale of the Arden SEDEX base-metal system, and provides further validation for our investment into Auroch Minerals.
We look forward to assay results and further news from Auroch as the project develops.”
As at the 12 October 2018 Cadence had the following key investments: 19.7% of the equity in European Metal Holdings, which, through its wholly owned Subsidiary, Geomet s.r.o., controls the mineral exploration licenses awarded by the Czech State over Cinovec; 6.95% of the equity in Bacanora Lithium Plc and 30% of Mexalit and Megalit joint venture companies. Mexalit is the owner of the El Sauz, El Sauz 1, El Sauz 2, Fleur and Fleur 1 mineral concessions, which forms part of the 20-year mine plan of the Sonora Lithium Project in Northern Mexico; 6.6% of Auroch Minerals Ltd; 4.5% of Clancy Exploration Ltd; 12.1% of Macarthur Minerals Ltd; 4% of the San Luis lithium exploration project in Argentina; 30% free carried interest in one mining lease and six exploration license in part of the the Yangibana Rare Earth Mineral deposit and a 100% interest in and exploration license on the eastern boundary of boundaries of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited’s licences that encompass the world-class Kvanefjeld, Sørenson, Zone 3 and Steenstrupfjeld Rare Earth Element deposits.
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For further information:
| Cadence Minerals plc | +44 (0) 207 440 0647 |
| Andrew Suckling | |
| Kiran Morzaria | |
| WH Ireland Limited (NOMAD & Broker) | +44 (0) 207 220 1666 |
| James Joyce | |
| James Sinclair-Ford | |
| Hannam & Partners LLP (Joint Broker) | +44 (0) 207 907 8500 |
| Neil Passmore | |
| Giles Fitzpatrick | |
| Novum Securities Limited (Joint Broker) | +44 (0) 207 399 9400 |
| Jon Belliss |
Qualified Person
Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.
About Cadence Minerals:
Cadence is dedicated to smart investments for a greener world. The planet needs rechargeable batteries on a global scale – upcoming supersized passenger vehicles, lorries and buses – require lithium and other technology minerals to power their cells. Cadence is helping find these minerals in new places and extracting them in new ways, which will meet the demand of this burgeoning market.
Cadence invests across the globe, principally in lithium mining projects. Its primary strategy is taking significant economic stakes in upstream exploration and development assets within strategic metals. We identify assets that have strategic cost advantages that are not replicable, with the aim of achieving lower quartile production costs. The combination of this approach and seeking value opportunities allows us to identify projects capable of achievinghigh rates of return.
The Cadence board has a blend of mining, commodity investing, fund management and deal structuring knowledge and experience, that is supported by access to keymarketing, political and industry contacts. These resources are leveraged not only in our investment decisions but also in continuing support of our investments, whether it be increasing market awareness of an asset, or advising on product mix or path to production. Cadence Mineral’s goal is to assist management to rapidly develop the project up the value curve and deliver excellent returns on its investments.
Forward-LookingStatements:
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be deemed to be forward-lookingstatements. Forward-lookingstatements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’ ‘‘could’’ “should” ‘‘envisage’’ ‘‘estimate’’ ‘‘intend’’ ‘‘may’’ ‘‘plan’’ ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those variations or comparable expressions including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth results of operations performance future capital and other expenditures (including the amount. nature and sources of funding thereof) competitive advantages business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-lookingstatements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions competition environmental and other regulatory changes actions by governmental authorities the availability of capital markets reliance on keypersonnel uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions.The Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-lookingstatements.
Cadence Minerals #KDNC – Auroch Minerals ASX: #AOU significantly increases presence across Arden & Bonaventura Base-Metals projects
Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note that Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) (“Auroch”) has announced that it has significantly increased its exploration tenure across its Arden and Bonaventura Projects in South Australia. The new areas are considered highly-prospective for base-metals and add momentum to Auroch’s aggressive exploration programmes, with drilling already underway at both Arden and Bonaventura Projects. The Arden and Bonaventura Projects now encompass a total of 2,079km2 within the world-class Adelaide Geosyncline, which underpins Auroch’s strategy to consolidate land in the region to systematically and aggressively explore for high-grade base-metal deposits.
Highlights:
- Auroch increases its tenement package in South Australia with 2 new Exploration Licence. Applications (ELAs), one at the Arden Project and one at the Bonaventura Project
- All three new areas considered highly-prospective for SEDEX and structurally-hosted zinc, copper, gold and cobalt mineralisation.
- EL Application at the Arden Project has already been granted (EL6217).
- New licences significantly expand project area by 55%.
- Drilling continues at Arden and Bonaventura with assay results to be released to marketas they become available.
Cadence currently owns approximately 7% of the equity in Auroch Minerals, which is an exploration company targeting principally zinc, cobalt and lithium.
The full release can be found at: http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/AOU/02016236.pdf
Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented:“Auroch CEO Aidan Platel and his team continue to blaze a trail at both Arden and Bonaventura projects, the quality and potential of which is already well documented.”
“Expanding the project area by 55% and adding these new licenses adds considerable scope for additional discoveries and further underpins the potential of these world-class assets.”
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
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For further information:
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Qualified Person
Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.
About Cadence Minerals:
Cadence is dedicated to smart investments for a greener world. The planet needs rechargeable batteries on a global scale – upcoming supersized passenger vehicles, lorries and buses – require lithium and other technology minerals to power their cells. Cadence is helping find these minerals in new places and extracting them in new ways, which will meet the demand of this burgeoning market.
Cadence invests across the globe, principally in lithium mining projects. Its primary strategy is taking significant economic stakes in upstream exploration and development assets within strategic metals. We identify assets that have strategic cost advantages that are not replicable, with the aim of achieving lower quartile production costs. The combination of this approach and seeking value opportunities allows us to identify projects capable of achievinghigh rates of return.
The Cadence board has a blend of mining, commodity investing, fund management and deal structuring knowledge and experience, that is supported by access to keymarketing, political and industry contacts. These resources are leveraged not only in our investment decisions but also in continuing support of our investments, whether it be increasing market awareness of an asset, or advising on product mix or path to production. Cadence Mineral’s goal is to assist management to rapidly develop the project up the value curve and deliver excellent returns on its investments.
Forward-LookingStatements:
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be deemed to be forward-lookingstatements. Forward-lookingstatements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’ ‘‘could’’ “should” ‘‘envisage’’ ‘‘estimate’’ ‘‘intend’’ ‘‘may’’ ‘‘plan’’ ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those variations or comparable expressions including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth results of operations performance future capital and other expenditures (including the amount. nature and sources of funding thereof) competitive advantages business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-lookingstatements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions competition environmental and other regulatory changes actions by governmental authorities the availability of capital markets reliance on keypersonnel uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions.The Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-lookingstatements.
Cadence Minerals (KDNC) – Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) Accelerates Exploration Programme with Commencement of Drilling at Bonaventura.
Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note that Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) has accelerated its drilling programme with the commencement of drilling at its Bonaventura Base-metals Project in South Australia. With Auroch’s maiden drill programme already initiated at the Arden Project, concurrent drilling is now underway at both projects. DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd (DDH1 Drilling) is on-site at the Bonaventura Project with a Sandvik DE710 drill rig. The first drill-hole has been initiated at the Dewrang Target, where Auroch’s recent IP survey identified a robust chargeability anomaly (over 5 times background) that sits between 150 – 200m depth and continues over a strike of at least 1.5km2. The anomaly is located at the convergence of two major faults identified in the high-resolution aeromagnetics, and is also coincident with anomalous zinc and lead in historic surface samples, thus presenting a high priority drill target for the Auroch team.
Highlights:
- Drilling at Bonaventura Project has commenced with first hole at the Dewrang Targetunderway.
- Programme to target high-grade zinc, lead and gold mineralisation at Dewrang, Grainger, Vinco and Kohinoor targets.
- Programme comprising initial diamond drilling campaign of up to 2,500 metres.
- Drilling programme expected to take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Cadence currently owns approximately 7% of the equity in Auroch Minerals, which is an exploration company targeting principally zinc, cobalt and lithium.
The full release can be found at: http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/AOU/02009582.pdf
Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented: “Once again Cadence Minerals are delighted by the rapid progress made by Aidan Platel and his team. Auroch Minerals is at a pivotal moment in its history as a company. This is best described by Aidan Platel’s comments today – In just four months wehave concurrent drill programmes underway at both Arden and Bonaventura Projects over seven target areas, all of which have the ability to deliver the next major discovery in these respective areas.”
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
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For further information:
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Qualified Person
Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.
About Cadence Minerals:
Cadence is dedicated to smart investments for a greener world. The planet needs rechargeable batteries on a global scale – upcoming supersized passenger vehicles, lorries and buses – require lithium and other technology minerals to power their cells. Cadence is helping find these minerals in new places and extracting them in new ways, which will meet the demand of this burgeoning market. With over £20 million vested in key assets globally, Cadence is helping us reach tomorrow, today.
Cadence invests across the globe, principally in lithium mining projects. Its primary strategy is taking significant economic stakes in upstream exploration and development assets within strategic metals. We identify assets that have strategic cost advantages that are not replicable, with the aim of achieving lower quartile production costs. The combination of this approach and seeking value opportunities allows us to identify projects capable of achieving high rates of return.
The Cadence board has a blend of mining, commodity investing, fund management and deal structuring knowledge and experience, that is supported by access to key marketing, political and industry contacts. These resources are leveraged not only in our investment decisions but also in continuing support of our investments, whether it be increasing market awareness of an asset, or advising on product mix or path to production. Cadence Mineral’s goal is to assist management to rapidly develop the project up the value curve and deliver excellent returns on its investments.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’ ‘‘could’’ “should” ‘‘envisage’’ ‘‘estimate’’ ‘‘intend’’ ‘‘may’’ ‘‘plan’’ ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those variations or comparable expressions including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth results of operations performance future capital and other expenditures (including the amount. nature and sources of funding thereof) competitive advantages business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions competition environmental and other regulatory changes actions by governmental authorities the availability of capital markets reliance on key personnel uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions. The Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-lookingstatements.
Cadence Minerals: Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) – Drilling Commences at Arden Base Metals Project.
Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note that Auroch Minerals (ASX: AOU) has commenced drilling at its Arden Base-metals Project in South Australia. The maiden drill programme was initiated at the first planned drill-hole location at the Ragless Range Target, where the initial drill-hole is targeting the depth extensions of a high-grade zinc sedimentary-exhalative. In addition to the Ragless Range Target, the maiden drilling programme at the Arden Project will also test the base-metals potential at the Radford Creek and Kanyaka prospects, where rock-chip samples assaying as high as 12.4% copper, 2.4% zinc and 0.5% cobalt present exciting drill targets.
Highlights:
- Maiden drilling programme initiated at the Ragless Range Target at Arden
- Programme comprising RC and diamond drilling of up to 2,500 metres
- Drilling to target high-grade zinc, copper and cobalt mineralisation at Ragless Range, Radford Creek and Kanyaka targets
- Drilling programme expected to take approximately 6 weeks to complete
Cadence currently owns approximately 7% of the equity in Auroch Minerals, which is an exploration company targeting principally zinc, cobalt and lithium. 
The full release can be found at: http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/AOU/02005812.pdf
Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented: “Along with Aidan Platel and the Auroch team, myself and the staff at Cadence are wholly enthused by the sheer potential of the Arden base-metals project.”
“Drilling is expected to take around 6 weeks to complete, with results published as soon as they become available.”
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
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For further information:
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Qualified Person
Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.
About Cadence Minerals:
Cadence is dedicated to smart investments for a greener world. The planet needs rechargeable batteries on a global scale – upcoming supersized passenger vehicles, lorries and buses – require lithium and other technology minerals to power their cells. Cadence is helping find these minerals in new places and extracting them in new ways, which will meet the demand of this burgeoning market. With over £20 million vested in key assets globally, Cadence is helping us reach tomorrow, today.
Cadence invests across the globe, principally in lithium mining projects. Its primary strategy is taking significant economic stakes in upstream exploration and development assets within strategic metals. We identify assets that have strategic cost advantages that are not replicable, with the aim of achieving lower quartile production costs. The combination of this approach and seeking value opportunities allows us to identify projects capable of achieving high rates of return.
The Cadence board has a blend of mining, commodity investing, fund management and deal structuring knowledge and experience, that is supported by access to key marketing, political and industry contacts. These resources are leveraged not only in our investment decisions but also in continuing support of our investments, whether it be increasing market awareness of an asset, or advising on product mix or path to production. Cadence Mineral’s goal is to assist management to rapidly develop the project up the value curve and deliver excellent returns on its investments.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this announcement are or may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe’’ ‘‘could’’ “should” ‘‘envisage’’ ‘‘estimate’’ ‘‘intend’’ ‘‘may’’ ‘‘plan’’ ‘‘will’’ or the negative of those variations or comparable expressions including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors’ current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s future growth results of operations performance future capital and other expenditures (including the amount. nature and sources of funding thereof) competitive advantages business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Directors’ current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions competition environmental and other regulatory changes actions by governmental authorities the availability of capital markets reliance on key personnel uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions. The Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements.