Mon Feb 12, 2007 Continental'S $25 Million Financing Over-Subscribed, Increased By $12 Million
February 12, 2007, Vancouver, BC - Continental Minerals Corporation ("Continental" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: KMK; OTCBB: KMKCF) is pleased to announce Continental's recently announced financing is fully subscribed at $25 million and closing is set for mid-week.
The Company also announces that Taseko Mines Limited ("Taseko") has exercised its pre-emptive right to participate in the financing for $12 million based on the terms of its previously purchased convertible note.
Accordingly, an aggregate of 22.4 million Units will be issued for consideration of $37 million, subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. The proceeds will be used for working capital, to pay down indebtedness and for continued exploration of the Xietongmen property.
Taseko is a public company with certain common directors with Continental. On completion of the financing, Taseko will own 7,827,796 shares or approximately 6.9% of Continental's shares.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.
For additional details, please visit the Company's website at www.continentalminerals.com or contact Investor Services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at 1-800-667-2114.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Gerald Panneton President and Chief Executive Officer
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