Argex Titanium files Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada)

MONTREAL, June 18, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Argex Titanium Inc. (TSX: RGX) ("Argex") announced today that it has filed a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal (the "Notice") pursuant to the provisions of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) (the "BIA").

Pursuant to the Notice, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. has been appointed as the trustee in the proposal proceedings and will assist Argex in its restructuring efforts.

The filing of the Notice has the effect of imposing an automatic 30-day stay of proceedings that will protect Argex and its assets from claims from its creditors while it pursues its restructuring efforts. This 30-day period may be extended with authorization from the Superior Court of Quebec.

About Argex Titanium

Argex Titanium Inc. has developed an advanced chemical process for the volume production of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) for use in high-quality paint, plastics, cosmetics and other TiO2 applications. The Corporation's unique proprietary process uses relatively inexpensive and plentiful source material from a variety of potential vendors to produce TiO2, along with other valuable byproducts. Argex's process provides a significant cost and environmental advantage over current legacy TiO2 production methods.

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SOURCE Argex Titanium Inc.