Gold Road Resources Ltd. (ASX:GOR) announced that Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (TSE:5713), has increased its interest in the South Yamarna joint venture (SYJV). It now stands at 50 percent.
Gold Road Resources Ltd. (ASX:GOR) announced that Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (TSE:5713), has increased its interest in the South Yamarna joint venture (SYJV). It now stands at 50 percent.
As quoted in the press release:
Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement signed between Gold Road and Sumitomo in May 2013, Sumitomo was required to contribute A$8 million to exploration on the South Yamarna tenements by the end of 2016 to earn a 50% share in the SYJV. This commitment was met in March 2016.
Ian Murray, executive chairman at Gold Road Resources, commented:
Having a successful international mining company as a partner has allowed Gold Road to accelerate its evaluation of the South Yamarna tenements in a way that would not have been possible operating alone.
We welcome Sumitomo’s progression to 50% ownership of the joint venture and look forward to continuing to work together to unlock the considerable potential of this underexplored gold belt.
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