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11/11/2016 12:50

RNS Number : 0050P
GCM Resources PLC
11 November 2016
11th November 2016
GCM Resources plc
("GCM" or the "Company")
(AIM:GCM)
Memorandum of Understanding
Mine-Mouth Power Plants
GCM Resources plc ("GCM" or the "Company"), a London based resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") has been agreed with China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. Ltd ("CGGCINTL"). 
The MOU provides for parties to engage and mutually investigate the feasibility of a joint venture with respect to the development of mine-mouth coal fired power plants generating up to 2,000MW in total at the Phulbari Coal and Power Project site. 
CGGCINTL is a subsidiary of China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC), which in turn is a core member of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., a super central state-owned enterprise of the People's Republic of China. CGGC's businesses cover the design, construction, investment and operation in power, water conservancy, highways, railways, bridges, municipal works, airports, ports, waterways, industrial and civil buildings, as well as real estate and coal mining amongst others.
The Executive Chairman of GCM, Datuk Michael Tang, stated: "We are delighted to have established this relationship with China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. Ltd, one of the largest and most respected engineering companies in the region and look forward to working with them for the mutual benefit of both parties."
This announcement contains inside information as defined in Article 7 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 and has been announced in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of that Regulation.
For further information:
GCM Resources plc
James Hobson
CFO & Company Secretary 
+44 (0) 20 7290 1630
Bell Pottinger
Greg Wood
+44 (0) 20 3772 2500 
ZAI Corporate Finance Ltd
Nominated Adviser and Broker
Peter Trevelyan-Clark, John Treacy
+44 (0) 20 7060 2220

GCM Resources plc

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7290 1630

info@gcmplc.com; www.gcmplc.com


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