Sept 9 (Reuters) - Marvel Gold Ltd MVL.AX :
* ACQUISITION EXPANDS MARVEL'S FOOTPRINT IN WESTERN MALI-MVL.AX
* SIGNED OPTION AGREEMENT WITH MALI PROJECT VENDOR, SOCIÉTÉ MINIÈRE ET COMMERCIALE OVER SAKAAR EXPLORATION PERMIT IN WESTERN MALI
* UNDER OPTION AGREEMENT, MARVEL CAN EARN 80% INTEREST IN SAKAAR UNDER A 3-STAGE EXPLORATION ARRANGEMENT