Aug 12 (Reuters) - Atherton Resources Ltd ATE.AX :
* Response to press speculation
* Says respond to recent press speculation in relation to potential takeover
offer for co by Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd
* Atherton confirms that it has not received any takeover offer from Auctus or
any other party
* Notes it is currently in discussions with auctus regarding terms on which it
may grant auctus access to due diligence
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