Victory West eyeing more S. Sulawesi nickel projects

Australia-listed firm Victory West Metals Ltd (VWM)said Wednesday that it reached a settlement on 10 June 2011 with the Indonesian vendors of the USSU nickel project in South Sulawesi.

The vendors have arranged alternative funding for the project and have repaid the funds advanced by VWM to develop the project, the company said.

VWM will continue to develop the Malala Molybdenum Project in Central Sulawesi whilst pursuing various DSO Nickel opportunities.

The company remains focused on identifying and securing DSO nickel projects and continues to undertake due diligence investigations on two additional nickel projects located within South Sulawesi which have shown early promise, it said.

Robert Hyndes, CEO has stepped down due to other commitments and executive positions on various projects. The Board extends its? appreciation to Hyndes for his valuable contribution to the Company and wishes him every success in his future business activities. The Company is working with its team to assume all functions. (romel)