Kingsway Announces Sale of York Fire & Casualty

On August 25, 2008, Kingsway Financial Services Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company to La Capitale General Insurance Inc., a member company of the mutual company, La Capitale Financial Group Inc., owned by members of Quebec's civil service. Kingsway anticipates receiving gross proceeds from the transaction of $95 million, which is estimated to be approximately 2 times York's shareholder's equity at the closing of the transaction.

Cassels Brock is acting for Kingsway.

Goldcorp Consolidates Red Lake District with $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Gold Eagle

On July 31, 2008, Goldcorp Inc. and Gold Eagle Mines Ltd. announced an agreement whereby Goldcorp will acquire, through a friendly plan of arrangement, all outstanding shares of Gold Eagle. Gold Eagle's principal asset is the world class Bruce Channel gold discovery which is situated along the prolific Red Lake Trend, adjacent to Goldcorp's Red Lake gold mine. This transaction will enable Goldcorp to capitalize on its extensive exploration and operations expertise in the Red Lake district.

Cassels Brock acted for Goldcorp.

Kinross Announces Friendly Combination With Aurelian

On July 24, 2008, Kinross Gold Corporation and Aurelian Resources Inc. approved a business combination by way of a friendly offer by Kinross to acquire 100% of the outstanding common shares of Aurelian. The total value of the offer is approximately $1.2 billion.

Cassels Brock is acting for Aurelian.

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