June 17 (Reuters) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd:
* Gives update on CIC interest payments deferral
* Refers to announcement stating it executed deferral agreement with China Investment Corporation
* Says company is in discussion with CIC for a repayment plan
* Says executed a deferral agreement with China Investment Corp (CIC) for the deferral of about U.S.$18.7 million to June 17, 2016
* Says deferral related to cash interest obligations and associated costs payable to CIC under terms of a convertible debenture
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