Dec. 7, 2010 (Filing Services Canada) -- Mega Precious Metals Inc. (MGP - TSX Venture), and Rolling Rock Resources Corporation (TSX-V:RLL) ("Rolling Rock") jointly announced today that Rolling Rock shareholders have approved the business combination transaction with Mega. At a meeting of Rolling Rock shareholders held earlier today, the transaction was approved by 100% of the votes cast.
The transaction will be carried out by way of a three-cornered amalgamation pursuant to which Rolling Rock shareholders (other than Mega) will receive 0.4 common shares of Mega for each common share of Rolling Rock. If all conditions to the transaction are satisfied, the transaction is expected to close on or about December 14, 2010. Further details regarding the transaction are set out in Rolling Rock's Notice of Special Meeting and Management Information Circular dated November 5, 2010, which is available at www.sedar.com.
About Mega
Mega Precious Metals Inc. is a well financed Canadian-based mineral exploration company with several projects in Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut and the Yukon. The Company is committed to an accelerated growth strategy and is backed by a team of experienced mining experts and a strong financial position. The Company is poised for rapid expansion through quick response to new opportunities and changes in the market. Mega's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MGP. For further information and presentation material, please review the Mega website at www.megapmi.com.
About Rolling Rock
Rolling Rock Resources Corp. is a Canadian mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resource properties in Manitoba, Canada. The principal mineral resource properties of Rolling Rock are the Monument Bay and Domain properties located in northern Manitoba. For further information and presentation material, please review the Rolling Rock website at www.rollingrockresources.com.
Mega Precious Metals Inc.
Jim Rogers, President and CEO
O: 807-766-3380
TF: 877-592-3380
info@megapmi.com
Rolling Rock Resources Corporation
Scott Angus, President and CEO
O: 604-488-1456
sangus@rollingrockresources.com
Forward-looking Information
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