RESERVE REPORT / Niko Resources Ltd. Doubles Reserves
NIKO RESOURCES LTD. DOUBLES RESERVES
Date: 10/15/98 11:17:04 AM Dateline: CALGARY, AB Stock Symbol: NKO
Niko Resources Ltd. (ASE - NKO) announced today that, effective October 1, 1998, an independent engineering report gives a net asset value of $ 21.01 per share. This is based on proven reserves, and 50% of probable reserves, discounted at 10%, pre- tax, using constant prices based on existing contracts. The Company's net proven and probable reserves, on a gas equivalent basis, have increased by over 100% to 550 BCF, of which 36% are proven. Future cash flow and earnings projections will have an accordingly upward movement.
The drilling programs over the next six months are expected to add significant proven reserves. |