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Kopore sells Namibian leases to Sandfire

KARL Simich is heading back to Namibia, where he prospected for gemstones almost 20 years ago with Namakwa Diamonds, with his copper miner Sandfire Resources signing an agreement to buy Kopore Metals' interests in the African nation for A$2 million in cash and shares.

Sandfire is expanding into Namibia.

Sandfire is expanding into Namibia.

It is a much needed boost for Kopore, which had just $89,000 cash at the end of March, and will allow it to concentrate on its holdings in Botswana.   Sandfire will also be obliged to pay up to $1.5-3.5...

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