Vancouver, B.C., July 14, 2008 -- G4G Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: GXG) (“G4G”) and Crusader do Brasil Mineracao Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crusader Holdings NL (ASX: CAS) (“Crusader”), today announced the formation of a strategic partnership under which the companies will work together to acquire iron ore fines in Brazil as feedstock for the production of saleable iron units.
The agreement with Crusader compliments the agreement between G4G and Iron Mineral Beneficiation Services (Pty) Ltd (“IMBS”), under which G4G and IMBS have agreed to form joint venture companies to produce saleable iron units utilising the FinesmeltTM process, a technology which is patented by IMBS. (Refer to G4G news release of July 7, 2008).
Crusader’s Managing Director, Mr. Rob Smakman, is resident in
“The strategic partnership with Crusader do Brasil is a very important step towards securing iron ore fines in
Under the terms of the agreement, Crusader’s personnel in
Crusader’s Posse Iron Project falls outside the scope of the agreement with G4G, and Crusader will continue the development of Posse independently.
“The separate agreements that G4G has with Crusader and IMBS compliment each other very well,” continued Mr. Arendt. “G4G is currently engaged in a number of negotiations to acquire iron ore fines from which to produce iron units, and our plan is to finalise acquisitions as soon as possible.”
About G4G Resources
G4G Resources is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company focused on iron ore and iron production projects. On March 31, 2008, the Company announced the signing of an agreement with TCL Sweden Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Teck Cominco Limited, for G4G to option eight mineral properties in the Norrbotten iron ore mining district of Sweden. On July 7, 2008, the Company announced a joint venture with Iron Mineral Beneficiation Services (Pty) Ltd (IMBS) to establish a joint venture to utilize FinesmeltTM technology, a process which converts iron ore fines into high quality iron units. Additionally, G4G is evaluating a number of other strategic partnerships and growth opportunities to create and enhance shareholder value.
About Crusader
Crusader Holdings NL (ASX:CAS) (Crusader) is a minerals exploration company focused on the identification, acquisition and development of projects in
Forward-Looking Statement
This document may contain or refer to forward-looking information based on current expectations, including, but not limited to timing of mineral resource estimates, future exploration or project development programs and the impact on the Company of these events. Forward-looking information is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, as actual results may differ materially from forecasted results. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date hereof and we assume no responsibility to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. For a detailed list of risks and uncertainties, as it relates to G4G Resources Ltd., please refer to the Company’s 2007 Annual Report filed with SEDAR on April 23, 2008.
For more information contact:
Peter Arendt, Chief Operating Officer
G4G Resources Ltd.
Tel: 1-604-602-9868
Email: ir@g4gresources.com
Robert Smakman
Crusader Holdings NL
Tel: 55-83-3227-0589
Email: rob@crusaderholdings.com