Jan 23 (Reuters) - Brio Gold Inc BRIO.TO :
* BRIO GOLD RESPONDS TO ANNOUNCEMENT BY LEAGOLD
* BRIO GOLD SAYS BOARD & SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF CO, TOGETHER WITH THEIR ADVISORS, WILL REVIEW LEAGOLD'S PROPOSED OFFER AND RESPOND IN DUE COURSE
* BRIO GOLD - SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED NOT TO TAKE ACTION/ MAKE DECISION WITH REGARD TO LEAGOLD OFFER UNTIL BOARD HAS HAD OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW LEAGOLD OFFER