Crew Gold Corp. WKN A0B L46 ISIN CA2265341057 CRU

  • Orion bleibt weiterhin bei seiner Empfehlung.


    >Im Tagesreport von Orion Securities werden folgende Aktien erwähnt:
    - Trotz Vestrums Insiderverkauf erscheint Crew (NOK 9,19) als klarer Come-back-Kandidat. Aktie ist kräftig überverkauft, und es braucht wenig positive Nachrichten, damit der Kurs hochschnellt. Kann die Gesellschaft die Produktionsziele erreichen, kann man ruhig sagen, daß Crew die billigste Aktie an der Börse [Oslo] ist.< =)



    I dagens rapport fra Orion Securities omtales følgende aksjer som dagens case:
    · Tross Westrums innsidesalg fremstår Crew (9,19) som en klar rekylkandidat. Aksjen er kraftig oversolgt, og det skal lite til av positive nyheter før kursen spretter kraftig opp. Klarer selskapet å levere i henhold til sine produksjonsmål, kan man trygt si at Crew er børsens billigste aksje.

  • Das Management ist schon wieder kräftig am kaufen (siehe diverse Meldungen Crew Gold Corporation: Notification of Trade).



    Goldmann Sachs hingegen hat nach der nachstehenden Meldung 5,31 % seines wohl bis dahin gehaltenen Anteils von 18,47 % verkauft:


    Crew Gold Corporation and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: Early Warning Report and Press Release
    Thursday June 15, 4:06 pm ET


    NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(CCNMatthews - June 15, 2006) -


    EARLY WARNING REPORT AND PRESS RELEASE
    Report Pursuant to SECTION 111 OF THE SECURITIES ACT (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
    SECTION 101 OF THE SECURITIES ACT (ONTARIO)
    NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 62-103
    1. Name and address of the offeror


    The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), 85 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004


    Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("GS & Co."), 85 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004


    GS Group and GS & Co. are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Offeror".


    2. The designation and number or principal amount of securities and the offeror's securityholding percentage in the class of securities of which the offeror acquired ownership or control in the transaction or occurrence giving rise to the obligation to file the news release, and whether it was ownership or control that was acquired in those circumstances.


    The Offeror did not acquire ownership or control of any securities of Crew Gold Corporation (the "Company") in the transaction that gave rise to the obligation to file the news release. The obligation to file the news release arose from the following change in material fact included in the news release and report filed by the Offeror on January 13, 2006.


    Since January 13, 2006, the Offeror has sold all of common shares of the Company (the "Shares") owned and controlled by the Offeror, resulting in the Offeror's security holdings in the Company being limited to holding five-year senior unsecured convertible bonds (the "Convertible Bonds") convertible at the option of the Offeror into 19,954,545 Shares representing approximately 5.31% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a partially diluted basis (where the Shares issuable on the conversion of the Offeror's Convertible Bonds are deemed to be outstanding Shares of the Company, but no other Shares issuable on the conversion of convertible securities held by persons other than the Offeror are deemed to be outstanding).


    Voller Artikel:
    http://biz.yahoo.com/ccn/060615/200606150333655001.html?.v=1

  • (vom 16.06.)


    Prepare for a new Crew Gold rally


    The recent share price corrections present highly attractive investment opportunities


    We re-iterate our NOK 20 share price target and Strong Buy recommendation


    • The 11-month gold rally has recently been through a heavy correction, and the price fall has occurred
    across all major currencies. A number of commodities have come down on renewed fear that low interest
    rates has led their price rallies into investment bubbles (as US interest rates again are on the rise). Gold
    seems to have taken a heavy toll on this background.
    • Gold is, and will always be, the ultimate safe haven. There are good fundamental reasons for a solid long
    term appreciation of Gold. Gold belongs in any portfolio, the timing should be very good at these levels. The
    gold price turned positive yesterday after 7 consecutive negative days
    • Crew has been dragged down more than peers, un-hedged gold producers have been through a 30%
    correction, they were up 2% yesterday. Crew Gold has fallen 42% from its peak 3 weeks ago. Fundamental
    Crew news (except the CEO stock sale and purchase) have been good; recent reserve upgrade and positive
    drilling indications at Lefa. 1q06 figures as expected, projects going according to plan
    • Our 2007 estimates has USD 527/Oz in realized gold price – this is (still) too conservative. Current gold price
    on 2007 increase fully diluted 2007 EPS by 30%, P/E 7.2x, the future gold price on 2007 increase fully
    diluted 2007 EPS by 51%, P/E 6.2x. Our Net asset value based on Pareto’s expectations to mine life yields
    NOK 27/share - the NPV was NOK 34/share 3 weeks ago with a 100 USD/Oz higher futures curve.
    • We believe Crew’s investor attention will receive strongly over the next months, and Crew is in a league of
    its own production growth from 2006 to 2007. Crew will during 2007 become a leading mid tier gold
    producer. Following expected resource upgrades during 2006 & 2007 we expect Crew to trade in line with
    its peers. In addition comes the potential in Crew Minerals which will be spun off this autumn
    • We re-iterate our NOK 20 share price target and Strong Buy recommendation



    Neue Bilder von Lefa:

  • Vestrum läßt seinen Ankündigungen Taten folgen. Die künftige Abspaltung Crew Minerals soll nicht nur aus ewig schwebenden Projektmöglichkeiten bestehen, sondern soll auch Eigenproduktion aufweisen. Sehr schön.


    Beabsichtigt ist der Kauf der Daguma Agro Minerals Inc "DAMI", die ein kürzlich entdecktes Kohlevorkommen auf den Philippinen hat, daß möglicherweise das größte des Landes sein könnte.


    "A detailed resource evaluation by Toquero Geol. and Affiliates (Aus) estimated a Measured resource of 28 million tonnes, an Indicated resource of 150 million tonnes and an Inferred resource of 130 million tonnes Inferred resource has been delineated within a distance of max 1000 m from last points of observation. Mr Levy C. Toquero, of Toquero Geol & Affiliates (Aus) served as the Qualified Person for the resources estimate. Consultants to DAMI have subsequently defined an open pitable reserve of 44.1 million tonnes within the resource, with an average stripping ratio of 2.8:1. This has formed the basis for a production plan submitted to and approved by the DOE to move the project to the Development and Production Stage.

    The main coal seam is between 8.5 m and 15.9 thick, averaging 11.5 m and the coal quality is ranked as high-volatile, sub-bituminous coal with caloric values of 9,510 BTU/Lb and 9.10% Ash; 0.85% Sulfur and 6.86% moisture (all on air-dried basis). These qualities rank the Daguma coal as the highest quality coal in the Philippines."

  • "darunter mehrere Trader-Lieblinge:


    1 IGE: - 63,3 Prozent
    ….
    4 Crew: -43,7 Prozent


    Ich glaube, ich muß mir mal IGE – International Goldexploration angucken. "


    Sowas Verrücktes wie IGE zieht dem Elch die Samba-Schuhe aus.

    Eine klitzekleine Portion in Oslo geordert.


    gogh

  • Überaus kühn und wagemutig, Gogh [Blockierte Grafik: http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie132/00000116.gif]


    Es muß bei einem Kurs zwischen 60 und 80 Öre gewesen sein, als ich mir ernsthaft überlegte, wegen einer Empfehlung des Analysten Gunnar Holen von CAR die Aktie zu kaufen. Tat es leider nicht, ein Grund waren die Sprachprobleme ( sehr wenig Infos in Englisch ), der andere die angedachten Spin-offs (befürchtete, bald ein Bündel von kaum handelbaren Firmen zu haben ).


    Jetzt ist der Kurs 5-6 mal so hoch – nachdem sich die Aktie bald halbiert hat! [Blockierte Grafik: http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie132/00000563.gif]


    Der optimistische Holen ( hatte m.W. im April ca. 4,3 Mio IGEs ) scheint immer noch überzeugt:
    [Blockierte Grafik: http://www.hegnar.no/images/news/holen_gunnar.gif]


    „IGE ist lange einer meiner Favoriten gewesen, und die Aktie ist auch nach dem Kursrutsch vor einem Monat nicht weniger heiß. Unser Blue-Sky-Szenario mit 50 Kronen bleibt weiter gültig, und das gilt auch für unser Basisszenario mit 8,5 Kronen. Wir glauben, die Gesellschaft landet bald die Diamantenkonzession in Angola, und das sich der Erfolg in Kenia fortsetzt. IGE hat ferner eine proaktive (?) und gute Führung, die wahrscheinlich mehrere neue wertvolle Projekte landen wird.“ (Blue-Sky scheint für ihn zu sein, wenn alle Dinge optimal zusammenkommen, was aber selten der Fall sei. )


    Dann mal Hals- und Beinbruch!
    ( Vielleicht überleg ich´s mir auch noch 8o )



    "- IGE har lenge vært en av mine favoritter, og aksjen er minst like het i dag som før kursraset for en drøy måned siden. Vårt blue-sky-scenario på 50 kroner står fortsatt ved lag, og det gjør også vårt base-scenario på 8.5 kroner. Vi tror selskapet snart lander inn diamantkonsesjonene i Angola, og at fremgangen i Kenya fortsetter. IGE har dessuten en proaktiv og god ledelse som sannsynligvis vil lande flere nye verdifulle prosjekter."



    IGE går bananas:

  • CREW


    Guinor-merger wird für Staatsanteil Guinea nachvollzogen


    gogh



    TRADING SYMBOL: TORONTO & OSLO: CRU
    FRANKFURT: KNC OTC-BB-other: CRUGF


    LONDON, United Kingdom: July 3rd, 2006 - Crew
    Gold Corporation (`Crew` or the `Company`) (TSE &
    OSE: CRU; Frankfurt: KNC; OTC-BB- other:
    CRUGF.PK.


    Crew is pleased to announce that an agreement has


    been signed between Crew and the Government Of


    Guinea whereby Crew will acquire the Government


    of Guinea`s 15% stake in SMD for a total


    consideration of USD 30 million, consisting of 15


    million USD cash and 15 million USD worth of Crew


    Gold shares. Crew welcomes The Republic of Guinea


    as a major share holder of Crew.



    ..................gekürzt...................

  • Jetzt haben wir auch die Republik Guinea als Aktionär, das ist doch prima.


    --------


    >SEB Enskilda gibt heute eine positive Analyse über Crew heraus. Das Maklerhaus sieht, daß die Gesellschaft ein Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibungen (EBITDA) von 1,7 Mio Dollar für das zweite Quartal liefern wird.


    Für 2006 schätzen sie das EBITDA-Resultat auf 15,9 Mio Dollar.


    In der Analyse heben sie mehrere positive Seiten bei der Gesellschaft hervor, unter anderem den geplanten Spin-off der Tochter Crew Minerals im Oktober, die Ambitionen von mehr Aufkäufen von Goldgesellschaften und das Mindoro-Projekt. Enskilda meint auch, daß die Crewaktie viel niedrigeren Multiplikator (KGV?) als Vergleichsaktien habe.


    Das Maklerhaus empfiehlt Kaufen mit einem Kursziel von 20 Kronen je Aktie.
    Dato: 3. juli 2006<


    ( Wikipedia: Die Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) ist ein skandinavischer Finanzdienstleistungskonzern mit Hauptsitz in Stockholm (Schweden). ... ist neben der Nordea die führende skandinavische Bank. )
    Die belanglose Analyse ist auf der "inoffiziellen" Crewseite zu finden. Wie die auf 227k Uz für 2006 kommen, ist mir eher schleierhaft. Da würde ich gut 50-70k abziehen.


    SEB Enskilda er i dag ute med en positiv analyse av Crew. Meglerhuset ser for seg at selskapet leverer et driftsresultat før avskrivninger (EBITDA) på 1,7 millioner dollar for andre kvartal. For hele 2006 estimerer de EBITDA-resultatet til 15,9 millioner dollar.
    I analysen trekkes det frem flere positive sider ved selskapet, blant annet den planlagte utskillelsen av datterselskapet Crew Minerals i oktober, selskapets ambisjoner om flere oppkjøp av nye gullselskaper og Mindoro-prosjektet. Enskilda mener også at Crew-aksjen omsettes til mye lavere multipler enn aksjer den kan sammenliknes med
    Meglerhuset konkluderer med kjøp og setter kursmålet til 20 kroner per aksje.
    Oppsummering
    Anbefaling: Kjøp
    Kursmål: 20 kroner pr. aksje
    Meglerhus: SEB Enskilda
    Dato: 3. juli 2006



    Vom 26.06.06:
    >Kaupthing startet heute das Covering von Crew mit einer Kaufempfehlung und Kursziel 21 Kronen, geht zufolge Reuters aus einer Analysenotiz hervor.
    - Crew wird bald in eine Super-Wachstumsphase gehen, mit einer Goldproduktion, die sich mehr als 6mal erhöht und wird zu einem der Top-20-Goldproduzenten, schreibt das Maklerhaus. <
    (Wikipedia: Die Kaupthing Bank ist ein isländisches Kreditinstitut mit Hauptsitz in Reykjavík, Island. Kaupthing ist die größte Bank Islands und die achtgrößte in den Nordischen Ländern. )


    Kaupthing starter dekning av Crew med en kjøpsanbefaling.
    Kaupthing starter i dag dekning av Crew med en kjøpsanbefaling og kursmål 21 kroner, går det ifølge Reuters frem av et analysenotat.
    - Crew vil snart gå inn i en super-vekstfase, med en gullproduksjon som øker mer enn seks ganger og gjør det til en topp-20-gullprodusent, skriver meglerhuset

  • Der 20%ige Anteil an Barberton ist – wie angekündigt – nun verkauft worden.


    War in letzter Zeit vom Betreiber Metorex übel gehedged worden, so daß kaum Gewinne bei raussprangen. Andererseits eine sichere Bank, was die Produktion von ca. 20.000 Unzen pro Jahr anbelangt, wohingegen Nalunaq unterperformt, der Start von Apex noch nicht klar ist und die LEFA Erweiterung im Bau ist.


    Im September dürften noch schlechte Zahlen für das Juniquartal herauskommen, da die Nalunaqlieferung nicht mehr rechtzeitig für das Quartal ankam. Dann sollte es aber mal so langsam auffi gehen.



    Fortschritt der LEFA Konstruktion im August:

  • Diser Elch_Deal ist wohl nicht so wichtig (50 Mio Rand für den 20% Anteil).

    Die Begründung leuchtet ein. Man will bei den Projekten das Sagen haben


    und nicht nur eine Sperrminorität.


    Alles in allem macht mir Crew Freude. Und der Börsenkurs wird

    irgendwann anziehen. Von mir aus kann das noch 1-2 Jahre dauern.


    Gruss

    gogh

  • DnB NOR Markets Kursziel 15,5 NOK


    Kjøp Crew
    DnB NOR Markets anbefaler å laste opp med Crew-aksjer.
    DnB NOR Markets har en kjøpsanbefaling på Crew med et kursmål på 15,5 kroner per aksje....


    ABG Sundal Collier: Buy – Kursziel 22 NOK (ausführliche Analyse vom 08.09.06; ist drittgrößter Aktionär mit über 5% des Aktienkapitals)


    CAR: Kursziel 18 NOK


    CRU (12,20) – Production start-up at Apex soon to come…
    Crew has had some delays of the production start-up of their Apex mine in the Philippines. However, management has indicated that the installation has developed rapidly lately and we believe that production start up could be due very soon.


    As such we believe that Apex could contribute with ca 120k oz attributable to Crew in the fiscal year of 2007. In total Crew will according to our estimates produce ca 385k oz. This should render CPS (operational) of $0,25, P/CF 8x the fiscal year of 2007 (ending June 30th 2007), which is a huge discount to mid-tier peers which currently trade at an average of ca 20x.


    Extending the timeframe to the calendar year of 2008, Crew’s attributable production is expected to increase to ca 570k oz, a true mid-tier producer, at a cash cost of ca $250/oz according to the announcements of the management. This yields an operating profit of ca $0,43/share (at a gold price of $630/oz) or P/OP 4x 2008e at the current share price. This production level is actually only 19% lower than Glamis forecasted 2008 production. Recently Goldcorp announced a take over bid of Glamis which implied a P/OP of 26x 2008e (at a gold price of $630/oz). Applying the same multiple on Crew would yield a share price of NOK 70!


    In addition Crew has announced that they will spin-off their mineral portfolio into a separate entity. We believe that this will benefit the company as it will create transparency and visualize the values of Crew’s mineral portfolio.


    Furthermore the gold industry is in a M&A frenzy at the moment, in addition to the recent Goldcorp/Glamis deal, IAMGOLD yesterday announced a bid for Cambior with a 31% premium to the closing price of September 13th. At the low share price of today we believe that Crew, with is rapidly increasing production profile, is a take-over target .


    Based on the expected production start-up of the Apex mine, we increase our target to NOK 18, a slight premium to our NAV of NOK 16. As more information about production levels and costs of LEFA and APEX is revealed, we anticipate a further upward revision.



    [Blockierte Grafik: http://www.hwk-lueneburg-stade.de/Entree/FreieBilder/elch.gif]

  • Der Softwaremurks ist offenbar auch über den Sommer nicht zu lösen gewesen X(


    Nun auch ein bißchen IGE in den Tambok. Wenn´s denn 30% gibt. :rolleyes:
    ABG Sundal Collier hat Kursziel von 6 auf 8 erhöht. Hoffentlich haben die recht; ich hab nämlich keinen Check.

  • und koennen Moped fahren.

    (Finnische Elchkühe sind blonder, ist aber ein anderes Thema)


    Was mir bei IGE aufgefallen ist. Da gehen staendig viele Stuecke um.

    Draufsitzen bleibt man nicht. Schnellen Erfolg damit.


    CREW fasziniert mich. Da hab´ ich Geduld ohne Ende.

    Obwohl man Crew in Oslo wunderbar Traden kann.

    Das eine schliesst das andere nicht aus.


    Gruss


    Gogh

  • Obiger Threadtitel in einem norwegischen Board kennzeichnet eine gewisse Unruhe vor den Quartalszahlen, die immer noch nicht veröffentlicht sind.


    In einer Antwort soll Jan Vestrum sich dahingehend geäußert haben, daß die letzte Nalunaqlieferung wegen Eisproblemen in Grönland nicht mehr rechtzeitig für die Quartalszahlen (Q3=Juniquartal) stattfinden konnte, was aber bereits bekannt sei. Folgende Posten müsse man berücksichtigen:


    Nicht Cashwirksam:
    - Währungsänderungen zwischen NOK und USD um 6% (Anleihe in NOK ca. 200 Mio USD)
    - Sonderabschreibungen für LEFA Heap Leach
    Cashwirksam:
    - Zinsen für 200 Mio USD für 8 Monate und 100 Mio für 3 Monate
    - direkte Kosten für G&A (?) ( Headofficekosten und Nalunaq waren in 2005 alleine schon 6,6 Mio USD, jetzt gibt’s zwei größere Gruben zusätzlich )
    - Gebühren für Teilung ... ( ? unklar)


    Wie bereits mitgeteilt, ist 2006 und damit auch das 2. Halbjahr durch große Kosten für Finanzierung und Errichtung geprägt, während die Einnahmen erst 2007 beginnen.
    Vestrum fährt fort: „ Daran ist absolut NICHTS Neues und ich begreife die Hysterie unter den Kleinaktionären nicht. Die großen Akteure begreifen und nutzen es aus, um die Positionen im Stillen zu erhöhen. Wenn man neutral bis positiv zum Goldpreis steht, muß man kaufen und Crew von nun an halten. Wir sind nur Wochen vor der Kommissionierung von LEFA. Ich bin überzeugt, daß die nächsten 12 Monate für Crew ziemlich gut werden.“ =)


    User Boble (=Blase) fasst zusammen:
    >
    - Keine Einnahmen von Nalunaq ( selbst Pareto glaubte daran)
    - Extraabschreibungen für LEFA
    - Extrafinanzierungskosten
    - Währungsverluste
    - Große G&A Kosten
    Das wird noch röter, als die meisten erwartet haben. <


    Hab noch mal ein bißchen IGE gekauft, obgleich keine Ahnung, was mit den Diamantenkonzessionen in Angola ist.



    «Skal jeg tro det som skrives paa nettet har Pareto et syn paa dette. Retail markedet fokuserer paa en "ikke nyhet" hvor det boer vare relaivt lett aa ha en formening om hvor vi ender. Det er kjent at siste last fra NGM kommer i dette kvartalet og ikke i Q4 grunnet isproblemer paa Groennland. Dette er kun et periodiserings spoersmaal. Hvis vi "isolerer" NGM og ser paa Q3 blir NGM det verken er stort pluss eller minus derifra.


    I og med at Lefa driftes med henblikk paa aa vare cash noytral blir regnestykket paa resultatet nesten en ren beregning paa kosten av aa bygge opp Lefa og Apex. Det er foelgende poster man maa "regne seg frem" til hvor det alt vesentligste er kjent som vil utgjoere "resultatet".


    Non cash effekter 1)(valuta svingninger mellom NOK og USD i Q4 pa ca 6%, laan i NOK ca 200 mil USD) 2)ekstra avskrivninger/nedlukkningskostnader paa Lefa heap leach.


    Cash postene som er 1)renter paa 200 mill USD i ca 8 maaneder og 100 mill usd i 3 maaneder 2) direkte kostnader paa G&A (2005 head office og NGM alene 6.6 mill USD) paa to nye gruver som er stoerre en NGM og hvor inntektene foerst kommer i 2007,3) fee paa deler av finansiereingen som maa tas som kost


    Som meddelt vi inngangen til aaret vil 2006, vilket ogsaa innkluderer siste halvaar av 2006, vaere preget av store finans og oppbyggingskostnader og hvor vi vil faa inntjening foerst i 2007. Det er absolutt INTET nytt i dette og jeg begriper ikke hysteriet bland retail. Det store aktoerene synes aa utnytte dette og oeke sine posisjoner i det stille. Er du noytral til positiv til gull boer man kjoepe aa holde crew fra naa av. Vi er kun uker unna start paa komimsjoneringen paa Lefa. Jeg foeler meg overbevist om at de neste 12 maanedene for Crew vil bli meget bra.»

  • Crew Gold is now open for corporate activity
    Allan Seccombe
    Posted: Mon, 09 Oct 2006


    [miningmx.com] -- Crew Gold turned away merchant bankers who tried to interest the emerging mid-tier gold producer in corporate activity during 2006 but next year will see a definite shift in that strategy, CEO Jan Vestrum said on Monday.


    Crew has three projects that will produce between 500,000 and 550,000 oz of gold next year.


    “Crew with its gold production in 2007 will be an attractive partner for many companies in our sector,” Vestrum said on a results call.
    high corporate activity in 2007
    “I would be very surprised if you do not see high corporate activity from Crew Gold in 2007,” he said. “We’ll be in the driving seat with the consolidation, but we will also be open to any form of cooperation that will increase value for shareholders.”


    The first approach came in February this year and a number of merchant banks have approached the company with prospective deals, but they were turned away.


    “We have so far decided to postpone an entertainment of corporate discussion,” Vestrum said, explaining Crew wanted to bring into production its Lefa project in Guinea and Masara project in the Philippines that it bought in 2006.


    Crew’s Nalunaq mine in Greenland, which produces ore for third party treatment, shipped 145,419 tonnes in the 2006 financial year compared to 112,000 tonnes last year, which produced 74,732 oz of gold from 56,000 oz last year.


    The company is on line to meet its stated strategy of being a mid-tier gold producer in 2007, he said.


    It wants to be a million ounce gold producer with 10 million ounces of reserves and resources.


    Crew will spend $6m on exploring around its Lefa project and another $2.3m in regional exploration. This is to double the resource and reserve base over the next three years.
    http://www.miningmx.com/gold_silver/262580.htm

  • Bin auch noch bei IGE dabei.


    -----------------------------CAR---------------------------------------


    IGE (4,75) Update from presentation 23/10 (Buy)


    IGE revealed some useful information of the Angolan diamond concessions. Whereas the ratification by Angola’s Ministry of Geology and Mines, already achieved, is legally binding for the alluvial concession, the kimberlite concession demands ratification by the Angolan government office as well. IGE indicated that the ratification should be reached within 2-4 weeks when also more technical and specific information will be exposed.


    The major reason for the delay of the first concession was to achieve the status as “approved operator” by Endiama (the state-owned diamond company in Angola). Having successfully achieved this, future negotiations will be much faster. IGE declared that they were already in negotiations of a second concession that could be obtained already in December. Regarding the further two concessions, IGE indicated that the third concession could be obtained by March/April and the final, much more matured, concession should be finalized within the next year.


    IGE and Endiama has also formed a strategic relationship were IGE and SGU (the Swedish governmental geological agency) will help Endiama with diamond exploration activities. We believe that the relationship with Endiama could be the start of a long and prosperous co-operation that will generate substantial business opportunities.


    Management announced that they had been offered information regarding other minerals, in addition to diamonds, as well by the government. Angola is currently booming, 2005 the GDP increased by 26% mainly due to oil and diamonds exports. However, other minerals have previously been neglected. Given the geology of the country, it is clearly interesting for exploration of other minerals as well. Consequently we are very encouraged by the strategic position IGE now has achieved in Angola.


    The drilling results from the exploration programme in Kenya are delayed as the company was forced to change laboratory. Management expected results in November, early December.


    Regarding the projects in the Scandinavian portfolio, which definitely shouldn’t be neglected, management was very bullish regarding two particular projects.


    Lindbastmora, the zinc project in the mining district of Bergslagen, is currently being drilled and the results announced so far (Q2 report) are very encouraging. IGE has allocated Gunnar Eriksson, former geologist from Boliden for the exploration. Boliden conducted exploration in the area in the 60s but rejected the area due to the low metal prices of the time, thus Mr. Eriksson has an excellent knowledge of the area. Boliden’s Garpenberg mine and Lundin Mining’s zinc mine, two of Sweden’s largest mines are located here.


    Finally, IGE’s gold project Bidjovagge in Norway, which already has an indicated resource of ca 126k oz is currently being explored. IGE has a target of defining a resource of minimum 500k oz of gold here. Results from the exploration are expected within this year.


    We are very encouraged by IGE’s progress and consequently keep our target of NOK 8,50.

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