Oct 16 (Reuters) - Niko Resources Ltd NKO.TO :
* Provides corporate update
* Says negotiations with its senior lenders to extend the covenants in the third amendment to the facilities agreement
* Says expects to complete these negotiations next week
* Niko resources -co has been advised senior lenders will not seek to enforce any of their rights under amended facilities agreement during this period
* Says extensions are to provide the company with additional time for its ongoing discussions with its key stakeholders
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