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Published on 8/25/2006 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Continental Minerals to close $11.5 million sale of convertibles

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 25 - Continental Minerals Corp. said it will settle an $11.5 million private placement of secured convertible promissory notes with Taseko Mines Ltd.

The one-year note bears interest at 16%, is convertible into common shares at $2.05 each, plus a 5% premium, in the first six months and at $2.25 in the second six months.

The note is redeemable at 105% of the amount the full principal amount.

Upon conversion or redemption of the notes, Taseko may purchase up to 50% of any equity or convertible securities offered for up to five years.

Proceeds will be used for exploration on the Xietongmen property in Tibet and for working capital.

Vancouver, B.C.-based Continental is a mineral exploration and development company.

Issuer:Continental Minerals Corp.
Issue:Secured convertible promissory notes
Amount:$11.5 million
Maturity:One year
Coupon:16%
Price:Par
Yield:16%
Conversion price:$2.05 for first six months; $2.25 for second six months, plus 5% premium
Call:Redeemable at 105% of full principal amount
Warrants:No
Investor:Taseko Mines Ltd.
Announcement date:Aug. 25
Stock symbol:TSX Venture: KMK
Stock price:C$1.58 at close Aug. 25

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