Belvedere to Acquire 45% Equity Stake in Suomen Nikkeli Oy
Posted on Monday May 15, 2006Belvedere Resources Limited is pleased to announce that it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Belvedere Resources Finland Oy, has signed a deal to acquire a 45% equity stake in Suomen Nikkeli Oy (Finn Nickel Ltd), an unlisted Finnish company with a number of advanced nickel, copper and cobalt projects in southern and central Finland. In return for the 45% equity stake, Belvedere will pay a total of €1,000,000 to Suomen Nikkeli. Closing of the deal is subject to TSX-V approval.
“Acquiring the equity stake in Suomen Nikkeli is a significant step for Belvedere. The upstream mining and processing skills of the Suomen Nikkeli team provide a natural fit with Belvedere’s exploration skills and contacts within the wider financial community” comments David Pym, CEO of Belvedere Resources.
Suomen Nikkeli Oy currently has 4 mining concessions, 8 claims and 3 claim reservations. The properties are located in two principal project areas in southern and central Finland with resources as detailed in the table below.
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