Allied Energy Corporation Enters into Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Zambia Based Tin (Sn) Concession
October 31 2007 - 2:08PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allied Energy
Corporation (OTC:AGYP) (BULLETIN BOARD: AGYP) is pleased to
announce that the Company has entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Starfield Minerals Ltd. ("Starfield"), for the
purpose of acquiring Starfield itself or its sole asset, being
producing tin, tantalite and mica concessions (mining title and
leases) in the area of Choma, Zambia (collectively, the "Starfield
Mine"). Located in continental Southern Africa, the Republic of
Zambia is one of the world's principal tin producers and is
extensively resource rich in other metals and minerals (e.g.
copper, tungsten and nickel). Allied Energy Corporation will focus
on the profitable development of the Starfield Mine; however, the
Company intends to aggressively pursue additional acquisitions
complimentary to this initial transaction. Production at the
Starfield Mine is currently conducted by artisanal workers using
hand-labour, and it is anticipated that extensive production
efficiencies and volume improvement can quickly be achieved using
mechanization. When mining plant and equipment is installed,
production is expected to increase, over time as implemented, from
current nominal levels to potentially 400 tonnes per month of tin
concentrate. Due to current and forecast demand for tin, driven
principally by demand in China and India, it is forecast that the
price of tin will be sustained or increased from current levels.
Currently, tin trades for $16,500 per tonne ($7.48 per pound) on
the London Metal Exchange. Tin (Sn) is classified in the group of
base metals, which consist of non- precious metals of great
importance and utilization in the infrastructure of society and
industrialization. Due to its low melting point, Tin easily binds
to iron (steel), lead, copper, and zinc, which makes it an
important coating material for prevention the rusting or oxidation.
The main industries that utilize tin are: food preservation (canned
foods), telecommunications, electric circuits, semiconductors, and
architectural engineering. For the year 2006, the global tin market
was estimated at 360,000 tonnes, which translated into a total
global USD value of approximately $5.5 Billion. This number is
expected to grow significantly due to the rapid modernization and
GDP growth of the large and emerging Asian economies (i.e. China,
India, Indonesia). As the Choma site is expected to be developed
further, it is anticipated that most if not all of the current
artisanal miners will be employed in this venture. Additionally,
adjacent sites have been identified for potential acquisition as
part of expanded exploration and development activities. Production
will be delivered to market via South Africa or Tanzania. Zambian,
South African and American based entities have expressed a
willingness to purchase the product. About Allied Energy
Corporation: Allied Energy Corporation is a publicly traded Company
actively seeking a potential acquisition target within the natural
resources sector. On October 31, 2007 the Company entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Starfield Minerals Ltd. or
its assets. Starfield Minerals Ltd. owns a Zambia, Africa based tin
and tantalite deposit (the "Starfield Mine") in the vicinity of
Choma, Republic of Zambia. Forward Looking Statements (SAFE
HARBOR): This press release may include certain statements that are
not descriptions of historical facts, but are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These forward-looking statements may include the description of our
plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying
such plans and objectives, statements regarding benefits of a
proposed acquisition and other forward-looking terminology such as
"may," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "projects"
or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such
terms. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements made herein. Such information is based upon various
assumptions made by, and expectations of, our management that were
reasonable when made but may prove to be incorrect. All of such
assumptions are inherently subject to significant economic and
competitive uncertainties and contingencies beyond our control and
upon assumptions with respect to the future business decisions
which are subject to change. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
that actual results will meet expectations and actual results may
vary (perhaps materially) from certain of the results anticipated
herein. Contact: Antonio Treminio, Investor Relations, Allied
Energy Corporation, Tel: 212-315-9705, e-mail: DATASOURCE: Allied
Energy Corporation CONTACT: Antonio Treminio, Investor Relations of
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