Feb 6 (Reuters) - Essar Steel Algoma Inc ESSRGE.UL
* ESSAR STEEL ALGOMA SECURES DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION EXTENSION
* DIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2017, WITH OPTION OF A FURTHER THIRTY-DAY EXTENSION
* STAY OF PROCEEDINGS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2017 TO CORRESPOND TO EXTENSION OF DIP
* CONTINUE TO OPERATE BUSINESS AS USUAL WHILE WE LOOK TO ENGAGE IN TALKS WITH UNION IN "PURSUIT OF AGREEMENT THAT WORKS FOR ALL PARTIES" Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNWZnpVca Further company coverage: ESSRGE.UL