Orezone Gold Corporation press release

Tanzanian Royalty Chairman to Proceed with Sixth Tranche of C$3 Million Private Placement

2006-07-25

TSX - Toronto Stock Exchange · Gold · Silver · Canada

Trade Symbol: TSX: TNX AMEX: TRE

VANCOUVER, July 25 /CNW/ - Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corporation advises that Mr. James E. Sinclair will proceed with the sixth tranche of the private placement announced on January 13, 2005 (the "Placement") whereby Mr. Sinclair agreed to purchase common shares of the Corporation representing an aggregate value of $3,000,000. Such shares are to be purchased in 8 quarterly tranches of $375,000 each, commencing February 1, 2005, of which five tranches have been completed to date. The number of shares comprising the sixth tranche of the Placement and the price to be paid therefore will be determined on the basis of the weighted average trading price of the Corporation's shares for the five consecutive trading days ending July 31, 2006. In the interim Mr. Sinclair has agreed to make available to the Corporation an interest free advance of $750,000, to be repaid upon the completion of the remaining tranches of the Placement. All private placement common shares are subject to certain mandated hold periods and resale restrictions and the certificates representing such shares are legended accordingly. No warrants, options or other rights have been issued or granted in connection with the Placement. Each tranche is subject to regulatory approval.

Respectfully Submitted, "James E. Sinclair" James E. Sinclair Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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