Oct 16 (Reuters) - Niko Resources Ltd NKO.TO :
* Previously disclosed waiver of financial covenants, undertakings of $340 million senior term loan facilities, agreement expired on Oct. 15
* Company is in negotiations with its senior lenders to extend the covenants in the third amendment to the facilities agreement
* Company also in negotiations to extend the forbearance period in the forbearance agreement entered into on Sept. 22, 2015
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