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Paladin Resources Ltd ("Paladin") (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) is
pleased to advise that agreement has been reached to purchase from
Balmain Resources Pty Ltd ACN 076 375 203 ("Balmain"), its 10% joint
venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi. Balmain
was the original owner of the project and Paladin farmed into the
project in 1998. Balmain's 10% interest was free carried until
completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study.
The sale interest will be purchased by Paladin (Africa) Ltd for
the consideration of A$5,372,250 satisfied by the issue by Paladin of
4,350,000 ordinary fully paid shares at an issue price of A$1.235
being the 5 day moving average of Paladin's share price from 29 June
2005 to 5 July 2005 ("Paladin Shares").
The sale and purchase shall be subject to satisfaction or waiver
by Paladin by the nominated date (or such later date agreed between
the parties) of the following conditions precedent ("Conditions"):
a) Any necessary approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange by 31
July 2005; and,
b) Any necessary approval by the Government of Malawi or any
department or instrumentality thereof by 31 July 2005.
Balmain will enter into a private escrow agreement, covenanting
not to trade or otherwise deal with the Paladin Shares, other than as
follows -
a) 25% of the shares shall be immediately free trading;
b) A further 25% of the Paladin Shares may be traded after 6
months from satisfaction of Conditions;
c) A further 25% of the Paladin Shares may be traded after 12
months after satisfaction of Conditions; and,
d) The balance of the Paladin Shares may be traded after 18
months after satisfaction of Conditions; but,
e) If the trading price for ordinary shares in Paladin at any
time equals or exceeds A$2.00 then paragraphs 6 a, b and c shall
cease to apply and Balmain may freely trade the Paladin Shares.
The letter agreement signed by the parties is legally binding on
the parties but the parties will in good faith negotiate and agree a
formal sale and purchase agreement to replace this letter agreement.
Upon completion of this purchase, Paladin (through its subsidiary
Paladin (Africa) Ltd) will own 100% of the project.
As previously announced (see Paladin news release of June 16,
2005), Paladin has commenced a Bankable Feasibility Study ("BFS") on
the Kayelekera Project at an anticipated cost of US$2.3M which is
scheduled for completion in the 3rd quarter 2006. Paladin considers
that 100% ownership will not only add upside shareholder value, but
will simplify the development decision and financing.
Paladin's Pre-Feasibility Study modelled annual production over
10 years of 1,000t (2.2m lbs) of U3O8. Further drilling is presently
underway as part of the BFS, which is anticipated to be completed in
the 3rd quarter 2005, and is expected to increase the currently
stated resource base of the project. Purchase of Balmain's 10%
interest will reflect positively on Paladin with the increase in
anticipated production, assuming development proceeds.
Paladin Resources Ltd. (TSX:PDN) (ASX.:PDN)