Dec 27 (Reuters) - Independence Group NL IGO.AX :
* NOTES INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL STATEMENT REGARDING OFFER
* REMAINS CONFIDENT IN STRATEGIC VALUE OF ITS SAVANNAH PROJECT
* IGO HAS NOT HAD ANY SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH CO SINCE RELEASE OF INDEPENDENT EXPERT'S REPORT ON DEC 23
* THIRD PARTIES REMAIN IN DATA ROOM; THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF A THIRD PARTY PROPOSAL