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    Signature(s)

    Amount
    € 9,672,427.13
    Sector(s)
    Industry : € 9,672,427.13
    Signature date(s)
    25/06/2008 : € 9,672,427.13
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    Summary sheet

    Release date
    13 May 2008
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 25/06/2008
    20080031
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    African Lion III
    African Lion III
    Mr. Tim Markwell
    Tel: +61 3 9614 8008
    Fax: +61 3 9614 8009
    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    Up to USD 15 million
    Up to USD 79 million
    Location
    Sector(s)
    Description
    Objectives

    Third fund to provide early stage equity in mineral resource companies throughout Africa, principally targeting advanced exploration/feasibility and development projects.

    Development of the small-medium scale mining sector in Africa.

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    Sub-projects to comply with respective national legislation and best international practice. African Lion to ensure environmental analysis according to World Bank guidelines.

    Not applicable (equity investment in small companies).

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