Orca Indemnified for Claim Filed in Connection With 2009 Financing
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/09/13 -- Orca Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ORG) ("Orca") today announced that a lawsuit has been filed against it and East Africa Metals Inc. ("EAM") claiming a finder's fee in connection with a 2009 financing by Canaco Resources Inc. ("Canaco", now named Orca Gold Inc.). The claim was filed on behalf of Harpreet Sangha, who alleges that he is owed a finder's fee with a value of $16 million in connection with a $1.6 million private placement financing concluded in 2009 by Canaco. Orca and EAM are of the view that the claim is without merit and the action will be vigorously defended.
Under a transaction completed on April 4, 2013 that included the spin out of certain assets from Canaco to EAM, including approximately $24 million in cash, and Canaco's acquisition of Shark Minerals Inc., East Africa Metals agreed to assume certain liabilities, which will include any liability that might arise from this claim, and to indemnify Orca in respect of this matter.
About Orca
Orca Gold Inc. is a Canadian resource company focussed on exploration opportunities in Africa. The Company has an experienced board of directors and management team and over $60 million in cash.
On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Simon Jackson, President, CEO and Director
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Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the price of gold; the demand for gold; the ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the timely receipt of any required approvals; the ability to obtain qualified personnel, equipment and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner; the ability to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the expected timing, costs, and results of a PEA; the expected burn rate; the regulatory framework regarding environmental matters, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Neither the Company nor East Africa Metals undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Contacts:
Orca Gold Inc.
Simon Jackson
604 689 7842
Orca Gold Inc.
Alessandro Bitelli
604 689 7842