Albidon Limited, nickel exploration and development company registered in the British Virgin Islands, published shareholder update where confirmed the settlement of previously announced transaction with Jinchuan Group Limited. On November 2, 2009, the BVI company already confirmed shareholder approval for its restructuring and recapitalization by Jinchuan Group. In this release Albidon Limited confirmed that settlement of the Transaction took place on November 4, 2009, which included settlement under the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA), settlement under the share subscription agreement, and settlement under the secured convertible note deed.
The Deed of Company Arrangement was approved by the creditors of the BVI company on June 18, 2009. The terms of the document include Jinchuan providing funds to the company sufficient to meet creditor claims. The Deed of Company Arrangement was signed by all parties on 7 July 2009.
Jinchuan is a company producing nickel, copper, cobalt, rare and precious metals as well as chemicals. It works in industries of non-ferrous mining, concentrating, metallurgy and chemical engineering. It is the major producer of nickel and cobalt in China. Currently, Jinchuan is the largest shareholder of Albidon Limited, holding 18.4% of its shares, as well as US$55mln in secured debt.