Dec 15 (Reuters) - Taruga Gold Ltd TAR.AX :
* Says Taruga and Newcrest finalise farm-in agreement for potential joint venture over taruga's dabakala concession
* Says Taruga to receive US$100,000 payments, with first US$50,000 received
* Says Newcrest to spend up to US$1.7 million to earn 75% of a proposed joint venture within 3 years, including a minimum US$750,000 before withdrawal
* Newcrest will have the ability to earn a 75% interest in a joint venture company in cote d'ivoire"
* Says Newcrest to incur a minimum of US$750,000 expenditure before withdrawal
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