Tango MiningLtd. plans to acquire an additional 23% stake in three privateSouth African companies known as the Kwena Group, upping its ownership to 74%.

The company will issue 14.2 million shares at 5 Canadian centsper share to increase its interest in the Kwena Group, which holds threecontracts for operation and maintenance of coal processing plants, according toa July 14 news release.

Tango already owns a 51% interest in the South African companies through anOctober 2014 agreement to buy a majority interest in

The shares will be distributed to four individuals,including Tango director Kevin Gallagher, who will receive 1.3 million shares,increasing his holding in Tango to 9.72%.

The transaction is subject to approval from the TSX VentureExchange.

The remaining 26% stake in the Kwena Group is held by blackeconomic empowerment partners.