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ARQ - Anooraq - Lebowa Changes Its Name To Bokoni And New JSE Sponsor Appointed
Anooraq Resources Corporation
(Incorporated in British Columbia, Canada)
(Registration number 10022-2033)
AMEX/TSXV/JSE share code: ARQ)
ISIN: CA03633E1088
(`Anooraq` or the `company`)
LEBOWA CHANGES ITS NAME TO BOKONI AND NEW JSE SPONSOR APPOINTED
Anooraq is pleased to announce that the name of Lebowa Platinum Mines has been
changed to Bokoni Platinum Mines, in a move that reflects both that this is
truly an African company, and that the communities surrounding the mine have a
significant and meaningful interest in it. The name was selected through a
consultative process and means "People of the North".
Philip Kotze, Chief Executive Officer of Anooraq, said that the name change
symbolises a new era for the mine. "Our short time as operators of the mine has
reinforced our view that there is significant potential for Bokoni to become one
of the leading, long-term PGMs producers of the future. The name change
signifies not only a change in culture, but also the fundamental entrepreneurial
approach that we have adopted "
Bokoni mine is located at the northern part of the Eastern Limb of the world-
renowned Bushveld Igneous Complex, in South Africa`s Limpopo Province. Bokoni
was acquired by Anooraq from Anglo Platinum in July 2009. The mine, comprising a
four-shaft complex, currently produces 150,000 4E on an annualised basis.
Anooraq is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and has secondary listings
on NYSE:AMEX and JSE Limited.
CHANGE OF JSE SPONSOR
Anooraq is pleased to announce the appointment of Macquarie First South Advisers
(Pty) Limited ("Macquarie") as JSE sponsor to Anooraq with effect from Thursday,
1 October 2009.
Macquarie`s global and established presence in Toronto, New York and
Johannesburg means that it is able to provide a comprehensive global service to
Anooraq going forward.
1 October 2009
Sponsor
Macquarie First South Advisers (Pty) Limited
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