Anooraq Announces Name Change

Anooraq Resources Corporation (TSXV:ARQ,NYSE:ANO,JSE:ARQ) announced it has received approval from shareholder to change its name to Atlatsa Resources Corporation.

As quoted in the press release:

Anooraq is pleased to advise that the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) has accepted Anooraq’s application in respect of the Change of Name and authorized Anooraq to proceed with implementation of the Change of Name.

The rationale for the Change of Name is to reflect the South African focus of the Company following the acquisition of Bokoni Platinum Mine concluded in July 2009. ‘Atlatsa’ is an African word meaning ‘to make prosperous’.

Click here to read the Anooraq Resources Corporation (TSXV:ARQ) press release.