Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding
Deccan Gold Mines Limited – “DGML” (BSE Scrip Code : 512068) announces the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JB whereby DGML shall carry out the entire gold
exploration, resource estimation and planning for feasibility studies to facilitate mining activities
for Projects held by JB in the Republic of Djibouti, North East Africa.
a) JB has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) with the Government of Republic of Djibouti to
undertake gold exploration activities in certain mineral prospects in Djibouti.
b) The mineral prospects proposed to be explored are the blocks of Hesdaba, Asaleyta,
Garrabayis and V.GPS41 respectively. The area covered by each one of these 4
prospective blocks is 100 sq., kms.
c) The exploration strategy for the aforesaid gold prospects would include remote sensing
studies, geological mapping, systematic channel sampling followed by planning of
boreholes and core drilling, core logging and analysis of cores and fire assay for gold
and silver.
d) JB has appointed DGML as the Project Manager to carry out the entire exploration work
and ascertain feasibility of the Projects to commence commercial production.
f) DGML shall be entitled to a Professional Fee, equivalent to 10% of the total operational
& management cost of the Project over and above getting reimbursed for all its direct
and indirect costs in undertaking its role as Project Manager
g) Further, DGML would get free carried equity in the JV Co., equivalent to 5% of JB’s
equity stake in the JV. Further, DGML has the right to take up an additional equity stake
in the JV Co., equivalent to 20% of JB’s stake in the JV at a 50% discount to the Market
Value of the Project. DGML plans to exercise this right should exploration activities
result in the successful discovery of mineable deposits.
About JB
Established as a diamond cutting and polishing unit four decades ago in India, the JB Group has
positioned itself as an Energy and Properties conglomerate. The Group operates through several
segments viz., diamonds, jewelry manufacturing, mining, oil & gas etc., The Group has a strong
operational presence in Greater China, Hongkong, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE, Africa and USA.
Details about JB Group, its portfolio and the services offered can be accessed from
www.jbgroupworldwide.com.