Opening of Share and Option Offer

Chatham Rock Phosphate is pleased to advise that its offer of shares and options under a simplified disclosure prospectus opened from 5pm today following the conclusion of the FMA Consideration Period under the Securities Act 1978.

A copy of the prospectus is available on the website side bar and includes in it the application form and application instructions to participate in the offer.

The offer will close on 12 July 2013, unless extended in the manner discussed in the prospectus.

The offer is for new shares at $0.35 per share. For every three shares subscribed for, one option to acquire a share will be issued for an exercise price of $0.70. The offer is seeking to raise $4 million with the ability to seek over subscriptions up to approximately $10 million.

On behalf of the Board,

Chris Castle
Chief Executive Officer

Email: chris@crpl.co.nz