GOLDBELT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL RESULTS AND BRIDGE
FINANCING
Toronto, Ontario – (September 10, 2007) Goldbelt Resources Ltd. (TSX: GLD) today reported its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2007. The Consolidated Financial Statements along with the Management Discussion and Analysis have been filed with SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and can be viewed on the Company's website at www.goldbeltresources.com.
The Company is also pleased to announce that it has entered into an arrangement for an $8,000,000 Bridge Financing Facility and a $3,000,000 Demand Facility with Macquarie Bank Limited (“Macquarie”). The Demand Facility was finalized earlier this week and the funds drawn by Goldbelt. The Bridge Financing Facility should be finalized later this month subject to documentation, security and conditions precedents. The first draw on the Bridge Financing Facility will be used for repayment and cancellation of the Demand Facility. The proceeds will be used to assist in funding expenditures in relation to completion of the bankable feasibility study and other activities. The lenders subscribed for 468,668 common shares of Goldbelt by way of private placement in connection with the debt facility.
Macquarie is a leading provider of financing for the global resources industry. Macquarie has extensive experience in providing debt financing to precious and base metal projects worldwide.
Goldbelt Resources is a Canadian junior mining company focused on exploring and developing known gold prospects in Burkina Faso. The common shares of Goldbelt are traded on the TSX under the symbol GLD.
For additional information, please visit the Company’s website www.goldbeltresources.com or contact Laura Sandilands, Investor Relations or Collin Ellison, President and CEO at (416) 364-0557 or by email lsandilands@goldbeltresources.com.
GOLDBELT RESOURCES LTD.
Per: “Tom Holder”
Tom Holder
Chief Financial Officer
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