| Press Release | Source: KWG Resources Inc. |
KWG Resources Inc.: Debuts Diamonds
Friday May 16, 8:00 am ET
MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2008) - The break-up of winter ice conditions in the James Bay Lowlands has temporarily halted the drilling program of the joint venture between KWG Resources Inc (TSX VENTURE:
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News) on the claims optioned from Freewest Canada Resources Inc (TSX VENTURE:
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News). Field programs are expected to resume after the end of May.
In the meantime, KWG's Board of Directors has determined that the roll-over of the Company's diamond exploration property interests to its subsidiary Debuts Diamonds Inc, may be done in exchange for units issued from the subsidiary's treasury priced at $0.20 with each unit comprising one share and one warrant exercisable at $0.30 for one year. The rollover transaction, valued at approximately $9 million, was completed with effect on April 29th, 2008. It is anticipated that Debuts Diamonds will file its non-offering prospectus with regulatory authorities before mid-year.
Shares issued and outstanding: 263,659,821
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Contact:
Bruce Hodgman KWG Resources Inc. Communications Director Direct: 905-582-9744 info@kwgresources.com Michel Cote KWG Resources Inc. Director 514-866-6001 ext. 266 www.kwgresources.com
Source: KWG Resources Inc.
