December 5, 2011


Toronto (Canada) – Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that a team of its lawyers assisted Sillenger Exploration Corp. in obtaining a partnership contract to conduct geophysical research on mineral, hydrocarbon and water resources in Benin.

This agreement represents a major opportunity for Sillenger as it is granted preferential rights to concessions for the exploitation of minerals, hydrocarbons and water identified from the geophysical research. It is also a positive partnership as it will contribute to the growth and development of Benin which seeks to expand its economy in part through its natural resources sector.

"This is tremendous news for our client as this deal opens the door to expanding its business opportunities in Benin," said Chuck Higgins. "With this deal, Fasken Martineau proves once again to be the go-to mining firm in the world. We are always thrilled when able to secure important projects on behalf of our clients."

Fasken Martineau's team of lawyers was lead by Chuck Higgins, Counsel in Toronto, assisted by Daye Kaba, Associate in Toronto, and by Jean-Claude Petilon, Partner in Paris.

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