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Published on 6/10/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Rusoro Mining negotiates $80 million exchangeable loan

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., June 10 - Rusoro Mining Ltd. announced an $80 million senior secured exchangeable loan.

The loan is exchangeable into common shares at C$1.25 per share.

The loan carries a 10% coupon which is payable semi-annually.

It has a two-year term and is secured by share pledges over Rusoro's principal assets including Choco 10.

The loan will be drawn down Tuesday and be made available in two tranches: $28 million will be available immediately for general corporate purposes, with the remaining $52 million made available once certain strategic milestones are met.

Peter Hambro Mining plc invested $20 million.

Proceeds will be used for regional consolidation opportunities approved by the lenders and for general corporate purposes

Based in Vancouver, B.C., Rusoro Mining, formerly Newton Ventures Inc., is a development-stage company engaged in exploring mineral properties.

Issuer:Rusoro Mining Ltd.
Issue:Senior secured exchangeable loan
Amount:$80 million
Maturity:Two years
Coupon:10%
Price:Par
Conversion price:C$1.25
Warrants:No
Investor:Peter Hambro Mining plc
Pricing date:June 10
Settlement date:June 10 (for $28 million)
Stock symbol:TSX Venture: RML
Stock price:C$1.17 at close June 10

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