Ascent Resources Plc has noted the announcement made by Amur Minerals Corporation regarding the cessation of discussions regarding a possible share offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Amur by Ascent. Ascent is surprised and disappointed with this announcement, as the last communication between the parties was three weeks ago, with Ascent confirming its forward process and timetables to achieve the possible combination. Ascent still believes that a combination of the two companies would be in the interest of both shareholder groups and is exploring the possibility of putting forward a binding offer to the shareholders of Amur.