Strategic Review and Zimbabwe Update
July 15 2010 - 3:45AM
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RNS Number : 3948P
Central African Gold PLC
15 July 2010
Central African Gold Plc / Ticker: CAN / Market: AIM / Sub-sector: Gold Mining
15 July 2010
Central African Gold Plc ('CAG' or 'the Company')
Strategic Review and update re discussions with Zimbabwe government
Central African Gold Plc, the AIM quoted gold mining and exploration company,
announces that, further to the announcement of 8 July 2010, detailing the
appointment of Robert Weingarten and Ian Saunders to the board of directors of
CAG ('the Board'), the Board further announces that it is undertaking a
comprehensive strategic review of all of the Company's operations ('the
Strategic Review').
A further announcement will be made following completion of the Strategic
Review.
The Company also notes the following announcement made by New Dawn Mining Corp
(TSX:ND) ('New Dawn') on 14 July 2010, relating to New Dawn's investment in CAG:
"New Dawn Engaging with the Zimbabwe Authorities Regarding its Recent 89%
Investment in Central African Gold Plc
Toronto, Ontario, July 14, 2010 - New Dawn Mining Corp. (TSX:ND) ("New Dawn" or
the "Company") reported that it has completed a series of meetings with various
Zimbabwe government authorities regarding New Dawn's June 2010 investment in
Central African Gold Plc ("CAG"), which resulted in New Dawn's acquisition of an
approximate 89% equity interest in CAG.
New Dawn also reported that in respect of New Dawn's investment in CAG, New
Dawn's Zimbabwe subsidiary is currently engaging in discussions and compiling
documentation for submission to the Zimbabwe Competition and Tariffs Commission.
The Competition Act of Zimbabwe (the "Act") requires the submission of various
documents within 30 days of a defined transaction. Under the Act, the
Competition and Tariffs Commission may review whether a transaction (as defined
in the Act) is or will be contrary to the public interest in Zimbabwe. If it
determines that a transaction is contrary to the public interest, the Commission
has broad powers to require changes to satisfy any public interest concerns.
About New Dawn ...
New Dawn is a Zimbabwe-focused junior gold company currently expanding gold
production at its Turk and Angelus Mines, exploring for gold, and identifying
and pursuing other development projects, as well as actively assessing other
value accretive acquisition opportunities in Zimbabwe.
New Dawn owns and operates the Turk and Angelus Mines in the upper southwest
area of Zimbabwe that has the potential to produce an estimated 35,000 to 50,000
ounces of gold per annum. New Dawn owns the property outright on which these
mines are located.
New Dawn is currently developing a revised and updated strategic business plan
in light of its acquisition of a controlling interest in CAG, with a view
towards reaching consolidated annualized gold production of 50,000 to 60,000
ounces within the next 18 to 24 months, increasing to 100,000 ounces within four
to five years, and then ultimately to 200,000 to 250,000 ounces.
Additionally, the Company is reviewing and assessing CAG's extensive portfolio
of exploration properties in Zimbabwe for future investment and development.
New Dawn's plans with respect to CAG's assets and operations will be developed
and implemented taking into account New Dawn's ongoing discussions with and
submissions to the Zimbabwe authorities.
For further information on New Dawn's gold reserves and resources, visit the
Company's website at www.newdawnmining.com or the Company's filings on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or
the accuracy of this release.
The contents of this news release were supervised and reviewed by Ian R.
Saunders, B.Sc., who is President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of
New Dawn Mining Corp., and who is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI
43-101.
For Further Information:
Investor Relations Contact: Richard Buzbuzian +1 416.585.7890
President and Chief Executive Officer: Ian R. Saunders +1 416.585.7890
Visit us on the internet: http://www.newdawnmining.com or
Email us at: info@newdawnmining.com
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements included
or incorporated by reference in this news release, including information as to
the future financial or operating performance of the Company, its subsidiaries
and its projects, constitute forward-looking statements. The words "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate," "contemplate," "target," "plan," "intends," "continue,"
"budget," "estimate," "may," "schedule" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other
things, statements regarding targets, estimates and assumptions in respect of
gold production and prices, operating costs, results and capital expenditures,
mineral reserves and mineral resources and anticipated grades and recovery
rates. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are
inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and
social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company's
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors
include, among others, risks relating to reserve and resource estimates, gold
prices, exploration, development and operating risks, political and foreign
risk, uninsurable risks, competition, limited mining operations, production
risks, environmental regulation and liability, government regulation, currency
fluctuations, recent losses and write-downs and dependence on key employees.
See "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form - 2009. Due to
risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified above,
actual events may differ materially from current expectations. Investors are
cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and, accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance
on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the
Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or results or otherwise."
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For further information please visit www.centralafricangold.comor contact:
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| Roy | Central African Gold | Tel: +44(0)77 9390 |
| Pitchford | Plc | 9985 |
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| Stuart | Strand Hanson Limited | Tel: +44(0)20 7409 |
| Faulkner / | | 3494 |
| James | | |
| Spinney | | |
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| Hugo de | St Brides Media and | Tel: +44(0)20 7236 |
| Salis / | Finance Ltd | 1177 |
| Felicity | | |
| Edwards | | |
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Notes to Editors
Central African Gold Plc is a gold mining company with a portfolio of production
and exploration assets in Africa. The Company has two subsidiaries in Zimbabwe:
Falcon Gold Zimbabwe Limited (84.7 per cent. owned) and Olympus Gold Mines
Limited (100 per cent. owned).
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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