Nevsun CEO to meet with Eritrean mining minister
2005-01-05 15:10 ET - News Release
Dr. John Clarke reports
NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD.-ERITREA UPDATE: MEETING REQUESTED BY MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINES
Nevsun Resources Ltd. has received a letter from the Minister of Energy and Mines of Eritrea requesting a consultation meeting at the company's earliest convenience. The letter commends the company's "patience and co-operative stance."
Dr. John Clarke, president and chief executive officer, has made arrangements to be in Eritrea the week of Jan. 10.
Nevsun, along with all other mineral exploration companies working in Eritrea, has been under a stop work order from the government of Eritrea since Sept. 2, 2004. The request for a meeting from the minister is very encouraging.