Hong Kong Listing Update
China Nonferrous Gold Limited
6 January 2015
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(“CNG†or the “Companyâ€)
Hong Kong Listing Update
China Nonferrous Gold Limited ä¸å›½æœ‰è‰²é»„金有é™å…¬å¸ (AIM: CNG), the mineral exploration and development company currently developing the Pakrut gold project in the Republic of Tajikistan, announces that the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFCâ€) has objected to the proposed listing of the Company’s securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on the basis of certain listing eligibility considerations, and therefore the Hong Kong listing cannot proceed without the SFC’s permission.
The SFC has informed the Company that it has a right of appeal to the Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal on or before 27 January 2015, and the Company is currently considering its options.
For further information please visit the Company’s website (www.cnfgold.com) or contact:
China Nonferrous Gold Limited
David Tang, Managing Director
Tel: +86 10 8442 6681
Investec Bank Plc
Jeremy Ellis, George Price
Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5970
Hume Capital
Jon Belliss, Guy Peters
Tel: +44 (0)20 3693 1470
Project Summary
The Pakrut gold project, of which CNG has 100 per cent ownership, is situated in Tajikistan approximately 120km northeast of the capital city Dushanbe. Pakrut is located within the Tien Shan gold belt, which extends from Uzbekistan into Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Western China, and which hosts a number of multi-million ounce gold deposits.
CNG is currently in a construction phase with mining contractors on site constructing the mine, plant and tailings dam.
About Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a secular republic located in Central Asia. The country is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Tajikistan hosts numerous operating precious metal mines as well as the largest aluminium smelter in Central Asia. CNG's management team has extensive experience in the mining industry in Tajikistan.