Khan Resources Inc.: Second Arbitrator Appointed in International Arbitration Action
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/22/11 -- Khan Resources Inc. (TSX: KRI) ('Khan') announced today that the Government of Mongolia has now appointed its arbitrator for the international arbitration proceeding commenced in January, 2011. The two appointed arbitrators will now select a third arbitrator to preside over the arbitration tribunal. This procedure is expected to take upwards of 30 to 45 days.
As announced on January 10, 2011, Khan formally commenced an international arbitration action against the Government of Mongolia for its expropriatory and unlawful treatment of Khan in relation to the Dornod uranium deposit located in northeastern Mongolia. The claim seeks over $200 million in compensation for losses and damages.
The Notice of Arbitration served against the Government of Mongolia is available on the Company's website www.khanresources.com.
Khan Resources Inc. (TSX: KRI) is a Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of uranium properties. Its current activities are focused on the Dornod area in northeastern Mongolia. Khan holds interests in the Main Dornod Property and in the Additional Dornod Property.
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Grant Edey, President & CEO
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Khan Resources Inc.
Paul Caldwell, Chief Financial Officer
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pcaldwell@khanresources.com