Statement re Chambishi Metals
April 08 2003 - 12:53PM
UK Regulatory
ANGLOVAAL MINING LIMITED
(Registration number 1933/004580/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share codes: South Africa AIN
London Stock Exchange: AGM
("Avmin" or the "Company")
Cautionary announcement
A memorandum of understanding has been entered into with J&W Holding AG
(incorporated in Switzerland) ("J&W") regarding the potential acquisition of
Avmin's 90 per cent stake in Chambishi Metals plc ("Chambishi"). Chambishi is a
primary cobalt/copper producer located on the Zambian Copperbelt.
The memorandum of understanding permits J&W to have exclusivity for two months
to conduct a due diligence study. Based on the outcome of this study, detailed
terms will be finalised and a sales and purchase agreement concluded. The
transaction is subject to approval from lending institutions and the
authorities in Zambia and South Africa, plus approval by the Avmin and J&W
boards of directors.
Shareholders are advised to exercise caution in dealings in the Company's
securities until a further announcement is made.
Johannesburg, South Africa
April 2003
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