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GDO - Gold One International Limited - Further Update on Unprotected Strike
Action at Modder East
Gold One International Limited
Registered in Western Australia under the Corporations Act, 2001 (Cth)
Registration number ACN: 094 265 746
Registered as an external company in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2009/000032/10
Share code on the ASX/JSE: GDO
ISIN: AU000000GDO5
OTCQX International: GLDZY
("Gold One" or the "company")
Further Update on Unprotected Strike Action at Modder East
Gold One advises that on 7 June 2012, no representations were made against
the dismissal of employees who participated in illegal strike action at the
company`s Modder East Operation on 3, 4, or 5 June 2012. In accordance with
the company`s disciplinary code, a second opportunity to make representation
has been granted for 8 June 2012, which has been communicated to suspended
employees.
The contingency measures that have been put in place to minimise the impact
on production are continuing effectively and Gold One will continue to update
shareholders on further developments. A policy of `no work - no pay` is being
enforced.
The strike action, which Gold One was informed of on 31 May 2012 by the
Professional Transport Allied Workers Union ("PTAWU"), was interdicted by the
Labour Court on 4 June 2012. The market is referred to the company`s previous
media releases published on 4, 5 and 6 June 2012 regarding the illegal strike
action at Modder East.
ENDS
Issued by Gold One International Limited
www.gold1.co.za
Johannesburg
08 June 2012
JSE SPONSOR
Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited
Issued by Gold One International Limited
www.gold1.co.za
Neal Froneman
President and CEO
+27 11 726 1047 (office)
+27 83 628 0226 (mobile)
neal.froneman@gold1.co.za
Grant Stuart
VP Investor Relations
+27 11 726 1047 (office)
+27 82 602 5992 (mobile)
grant.stuart@gold1.co.za
Carol Smith
Investor Relations
+27 11 726 1047 (office)
+27 82 338 2228 (mobile)
carol.smith@gold1.co.za
Derek Besier
Farrington National Sydney
+61 2 9332 4448 (office)
+61 421 768 224 (mobile)
derek.besier@farrington.com.au
About Gold One
Gold One International Limited is a dual listed (ASX/JSE: GDO) mid-tier
mining group with gold operations and gold and uranium prospects across
Southern Africa. Gold One remains focused on developing and mining low
technical risk, high margin precious metal resources in diversified
jurisdictions. The company`s flagship Modder East gold mine, commissioned in
2009, distinguishes itself from most other gold mines in South Africa owing
to its shallow nature (300 to 500 metres below surface) and continues to ramp
up production, having produced 123,179 ounces in 2011.
At the beginning of 2012, the group expanded further with the acquisition of
the Cooke 1, 2 and 3 Underground Operations and the Cooke surface assets
(Randfontein Surface Operations) located in the West Rand, 30 kilometres from
Johannesburg. The Cooke Underground Operations continue to deliver in line
with expectations and are currently the subject of a turnaround intervention.
Through Gold One`s purchase of Rand Uranium (Pty) Limited, the group has also
acquired one of the world`s most advanced uranium projects, which envisages
recovering uranium, gold and sulphur from the Cooke Tailings Dam and
underground ores.
The Gold One group is majority owned by a consortium comprising Baiyin Non-
Ferrous Group Co. Limited, the China-Africa Development Fund, and Long March
Capital Limited, and has an issued share capital of 1,416,315,461 shares.
This news release does not constitute investment advice. Neither this news
release nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation,
solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of
securities in any jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release includes certain forward-looking statements and forard-looking
information. All statements other than statements of historical fact included
in this release including, without limitation, statements regarding future
plans and objectives of Gold One International Limited are forward-looking
statements (or forward-looking information) that involve various risks,
assumptions and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove to be accurate and actual values, results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from Gold One`s
expectations. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of
exploration activities; actual results of reclamation activities; the
estimation or realisation of mineral reserves and resources; the timing and
amount of estimated future production; costs of production; capital
expenditures; costs and timing of the development of Modder East and new
deposits; availability of capital required to place Gold One`s properties
into production; the ability to obtain or maintain a listing in South Africa,
Australia, Europe or North America; conclusions of economic evaluations;
changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices
of gold and other commodities; possible variations in ore grade or recovery
rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated;
accidents; labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in
obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion
of development or construction activities, economic and financial market
conditions; political risks; Gold One`s hedging practices; currency
fluctuations; title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage.
Although Gold One has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that
cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Any forward-looking statements in this release speak only at the time of
issue. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate as actual values, results and future events could differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Gold One does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included herein,
or revise any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any
such statement is based, except in accordance with applicable securities laws
and stock exchange listing requirements.
Date: 08/06/2012 07:05:12 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za
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