NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Dolat Ventures Inc. (
Ahead of the Sierra Leone Trade and Investment Forum in London on November 18th, George Soros released the following statement. "After meeting President Ernest Koroma and other members of the government during my first visit to Freetown in 2007, I came away convinced that Sierra Leone's new government was serious about moving the country forward. "Each subsequent meeting has made me more confident that, despite many challenges, Sierra Leone has significant, unrealized potential and is open for business and investment. "If you look carefully at the real Sierra Leone, it is clear that the country has the genuine potential to become a leading African economy. Opportunities do exist. "The foundations for a prosperous future are being laid in Sierra Leone right now. There is significant opportunity for high future returns on investment. "Investing in and strengthening the economy in Sierra Leone and its neighboring countries is crucial for building open societies in West Africa."
"We agree entirely with Mr. Soros' comments regarding Sierra Leone," said Mr. Dovid Hauck, Chief Executive Officer of Dove Diamonds & Mining Inc. "Sierra Leone also recently announced an increase in royalty rates to 6.5 percent on diamonds from 5 percent and to 5 percent on gold and other precious metals from 4 percent. We also intend to spend more than the stated 0.1 percent of annual gross revenues on community initiatives," he added.
To help reach these goals, the Soros Economic Development Fund is making significant commitments to promoting economic development and the growth of an open society in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is a stable state where good governance has taken hold. The Soros Economic Development Fund will maintain an interest in Sierra Leone for years to come. This is all accompanied by strong efforts to fight corruption and increase transparency, economic growth and diversification should improve the lives of millions of Sierra Leone's people.
About Dolat Ventures Inc. (
Dolat Ventures Inc. intends to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Dove Diamonds & Mining, Inc. Dove Diamonds & Mining intends to sell, market, cut and distribute its diamonds and gems around the world. The transaction is expected to close in November 2009. The company intends to purchase rough and uncut diamonds and gems from international suppliers globally.
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