BlueRock Diamonds Plc (LON:BRD) told investors that it will “vigorously defend” itself against claims made by former chief executive Riaan Visser
Today, BlueRock announced that further to its announcement of 23 February 2017 relating to certain claims made by Visser, the group has received notice that Visser, and certain companies controlled by him, intend to apply to place the company's operating subsidiary, Kareevlei Mining (Pty) Ltd in provisional liquidation.
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The diamond mining company, which owns and operates the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa said, as previously noted, having taken legal advice it remains of the view the claims are without merit based on currently available information.
No material new information has been provided by Visser at this stage and, accordingly, the group intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.