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SYDNEY, March 1 Asia Pulse - Gold miner Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (ASX:KCN) has urged Andean Resources Ltd (ASX:AND) shareholders to accept its $A105 million ($US77.82 million) takeover bid, saying it has the expertise and size to accelerate the development of Andean's flagship Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina.
Kingsgate has offered one share for every 15 held by Andean valuing the the target's shares at 39.1 cents.
Kingsgate said its expertise and financial capability, will ensure maximum value is delivered to shareholders in the shortest possible time frame from the Cerro Negro Project.
"Kingsgate has operated in South America for a number of years and recognises the region's prospectivity for epithermal gold deposits which have similar characteristics to the Chatree mine," the company said.
"Kingsgate believes its skills and experience can be brought to the exploration and development of the Cerro Negro Project, thereby maximising potential returns for all shareholders.
Kingsgate also said in its bidder's statement that its size will be of further benefit to Andean investors.
"By accepting Kingsgate's offer, you will become a shareholder in a larger, well financed company which offers ... a strong platform for growth provided by the cashflow generated by the Chatree operation (in Thailand) and the company's portfolio of prospective ...
Source: HighBeam Research, AUSTRALIA'S KINGSGATE URGES ANDEAN SHAREHOLDERS TO ACCEPT OFFER.