Aug 7 (Reuters) - Marathon Resources Ltd MTN.AX :
* Marathon signs heads of agreement MTN.AX
* Marathon Resources signs a heads of agreement with aet investments unit trust (aeti)
* Basis of heads of agreement is mtn's leigh creek energy project will provide the raw materials to facility
* Aeti is already in contact with potential strategic partners that wish to secure supply of ammonium nitrate via long term offtake contracts
* Heads of agreement also envisages exploring other mining services based opportunities in leigh creek area
* Aeti will work with mtn to develop chemical and fertilizer facility to service local market, focused on production of ammonium nitrate
* Says mining services based opportunities in the leigh creek area may result in employment opportunities in the near term
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