Khan Applies to Court Regarding ARMZ Litigation
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 04/12/11 -- Khan Resources Inc. (TSX: KRI) ('Khan') announced today that it has filed materials with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on a motion by Khan to dispense with or order substitute service on Atomredmetzoloto JSC ('ARMZ') in respect of Khan's $300 million lawsuit for damages against ARMZ. The motion will be heard by the Court on April 18, 2011.
The application to the Court follows Khan's February 7, 2011 announcement that the Russian Ministry of Justice refused to effect service on ARMZ. The Ministry of Justice cited Article 13 of the Hague Convention that provides that 'the State addressed may refuse to comply only if it deems that compliance would infringe its sovereignty or security.'
Mr. Grant Edey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Khan, commented 'it is unfortunate that, as a company with an increasing presence in the international uranium and nuclear community, ARMZ has resorted to these extraordinary measures to avoid service in a Canadian court action.'
Khan intends to continue to vigorously defend its rights and interests, including pursuing all available rights and remedies in Canada and elsewhere.
The Statement of Claim against ARMZ 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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Contacts:
Investor Relations Contacts:
Khan Resources Inc.
Grant Edey
President & CEO
416.360.3405
gedey@rogers.com
Khan Resources Inc.
Paul Caldwell
Chief Financial Officer
416.360.3405
pcaldwell@khanresources.com