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IRON BEAR RESOURCES LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2010
May 12, 2010
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX Announcement 13 May 2010
A$135M sale of Lady Annie Project progressing towards completion
Key Points:
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Cape Lambert has agreed to sell Lady Annie in Queensland, Australia, to China Sci-Tech for a total consideration of A$135M,
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FIRB approval has been received, with the final key condition of the sale, China Sci-Tech shareholder approval, to be sought on 28 May 2010,
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Subject to China Sci-Tech shareholder approval being received and all other condition precedents being fulfilled or waived, sale completion is scheduled to occur as soon as possible after 28 May 2010, and
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Cape Lambert intends to make A$0.08 to A$0.10 return to Shareholders following receipt of the sale funds.
Cape Lambert is an Australian domiciled, mineral investment company. Its current investment portfolio is geographically diverse and consists of mineral assets and interests in mining and exploration companies.
The Company continues to focus on investment in early stage resource projects and companies, primarily in iron ore, copper and gold. Its “hands on” approach is geared to add value and position assets for development and/or sale.
The Board and management exhibit a strong track record of delivering shareholder value.
Australian Securities Exchange Code: CFE
Ordinary shares 625,759,256
Unlisted options (30 June 2010) 8,350,000
Board of Directors
Australian resources and investment company, Cape Lambert Resources Limited ( ASX: CFE ) (“Cape Lambert” or the “Company”) expects to complete the sale of its Lady Annie Project (“Lady Annie”) in Queensland, Australia, for a total consideration of A$135 million to Hong Kong listed company China SciTech Holdings Limited (“China Sci-Tech” or “CST”) shortly after 28 May 2010.
Completion of the sale is conditional on a number of matters including CST receiving Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”) approval and its shareholders’ approval, and other minor regulatory approvals and third party consents.
FIRB approval was received by CST in late March 2010 (see ASX announcement dated 31 March 2010).
CST has now despatched to its shareholders a circular (notice of meeting) to enable its shareholders to vote on the acquisition of Lady Annie at a general meeting to be held in Hong Kong on 28 May 2010.
Subject to CST shareholder approval being received and all other condition precedents being fulfilled or waived, sale completion is scheduled to occur as soon as possible after 28 May 2010.
Tony Sage Executive Chairman Tim Turner Non-executive Director Brian Maher Non-executive Director Ross Levin Non-executive Director Eloise von Puttkammer Company Secretary
Key Projects and Interests Marampa Iron Ore Project Sappes Gold Project DMC Mining Limited Corvette Resources Limited Pinnacle Asset Group Limited
Cape Lambert Contact Tony Sage Executive Chairman Phone: +61 8 9380 9555
Australian Enquiries
Professional Public Relations David Tasker Phone: +61 8 9388 0944 Mobile: +61 433 112 936 Email: [email protected]
UK Enquiries
Cape Lambert Executive Chairman, Mr Tony Sage said “On completion of the sale we will be in receipt of A$130M in cash, at which time we will be able to finalise our plans regarding payment of a partially franked dividend to Shareholders”.
Conduit Public Relations Jos Simson Phone: +44 (0)20 7429 6603 Mobile: +44 (0)7899 870 450 Email: [email protected]
“It is our intention to return between A$0.08 and A$0.10 per share to
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Shareholders once the A$130 million cash is received,” added Mr Sage.
The proposed cash return to Shareholders will be the second by the Company in the in the past 18 months, with A$100 million paid to Shareholders via a return of capital and special dividend in October 2008.
The Company also plans to use some of the funds received to ramp up its drilling program at the Marampa iron ore project, and to commence drill assessment of the Pinnacle assets, both located in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Yours faithfully Cape Lambert Resources Limited
Tony Sage Executive Chairman