Feb 13 (Reuters) - Steppe Gold Ltd STGO.TO :
* STEPPE ADOPTS SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
* STEPPE GOLD LTD - RIGHTS PLAN IS NOT BEING ADOPTED IN RESPONSE TO ANY SPECIFIC PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF CO
* STEPPE GOLD LTD - BOARD IS NOT AWARE OF ANY PENDING OR THREATENED TAKE-OVER BID FOR CO