Oct 12 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co:
* PAULSON & CO SAYS INITIATED SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS ON OCT 9, DETOUR GOLD "FAILED TO ENGAGE IN GOOD-FAITH DISCUSSIONS" BY MAKING TALKS PUBLIC - SPOKESPERSON
* PAULSON & CO - PROVIDED DETOUR GOLD WITH 2 SETTLEMENT ALTERNATIVES ON FRIDAY; NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO OFFER OTHER THAN THROUGH THE MEDIA Further company coverage: DGC.TO