VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 19, 2012) - AsiaBaseMetals Inc. ("AsiaBaseMetals" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ABZ) announces that the Company has terminated its previously disclosed definitive purchase and sale agreement (the "Agreement") for the indirect acquisition by the Company of a majority interest in the Vientiane Potash Property located in Laos. The Company terminated the Agreement in accordance with its terms due to fundamental conditions to closing not having been fulfilled.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Raj Chowdhry, C.A., President & CEO
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Contact Information:
Philippe Van Nieuwenhuyse
Investor Relations
Phone: 604-628-1162
604-628-1163 (FAX)
philvann@asiabasemetals.com
www.asiabasemetals.com
AsiaBaseMetals Inc.
Karen Nestoruk
Executive Assistant
Phone: 604-628-1162
604-628-1163 (FAX)
knestoruk@asiabasemetals.com
www.asiabasemetals.com