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Fort a la Corne Joint Venture Shore and Newmont ag
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Attention Business Editors:
Fort a la Corne Joint Venture Shore and Newmont agree to sink the Orion South Shaft
Stock Symbol: SGF: TSX
SASKATOON, Oct. 17 /CNW/ - George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President
Exploration and Development, is pleased to announce that Shore and Newmont
have approved the sinking of a shaft for underground bulk sampling of the
Orion South Kimberlite. This unanimous decision was reached at a recent
Management Committee Meeting for the Fort a la Corne Joint Venture (FALC-JV),
where Shore Gold Inc. (Shore) is the Operator with a 60 percent interest, and
Newmont Mining Corporation of Canada Limited (Newmont) has a 40 percent
interest. The approval of the shaft includes the approval of a $12 million
budget to complete the shaft to a depth of 210 metres below surface, a depth
that current scheduling suggests will be reached in the second quarter 2008.
Commenting on the shaft sinking, Newmont Vice President of Business
Development, David Faley said, "We are encouraged by the opportunities our
investment in the FALC-JV continue to offer, with our latest joint commitment
with Shore Gold representing our ongoing interest in the Fort a la Corne
Diamond District."
President and CEO, Kenneth MacNeill, states that: "We are pleased to be
working with our partner Newmont in what we consider another major step in the
development of this very large Project. Shaft sinking on Star has confirmed
that grade increases with larger, more representative samples. On Star we have
seen the grade increase by some 130 percent from the original large diameter
drillhole to the completion of the underground bulk sampling. By the second
quarter of 2008 we should be able to test this same analysis on Orion South.
We continue to be very excited about the future prospects for the FALC-JV and
look forward to another busy year of bulk sample reporting."
The freeze wall, which stabilizes the semi-consolidated overburden, is in
place and the freeze plant was commissioned mid-September. It is anticipated
that it will take three months for the overburden to freeze down to 125 metres
below surface. The shaft collar has been cast in concrete and shaft sinking at
surface has commenced with the upper reaches of the shaft being excavated with
a clam shell excavator. It is anticipated that the headframe from the Star
Diamond Project will be erected over the shaft in late-October and thereafter
shaft sinking will proceed with a Galloway stage and Cryderman clam hanging
from the headframe. The excavated diameter of the shaft is 5.1 metres and with
the concrete lining will result in an internal diameter of 4.5 metres. It is
estimated that some 5,000 tonnes of kimberlite will be recovered from the
shaft alone, prior to the development of lateral drifts. The current schedule
suggests that shaft sinking will proceed through the overburden and reach the
Orion South Kimberlite in January 2008. A pilot PQ (75 millimetres) core hole
(141-07-081C) was drilled to a depth of 241 metres below surface and the
geologic sequence logged from this hole is: 0-102 metres glacial overburden,
102-105 metres Late Joli Fou Kimberlite, 105-147 metres Early Joli Fou
Kimberlite and 147-241 metres Pense Kimberlite. This pilot hole terminated in
kimberlite and adjacent holes suggest that the kimberlite sediment boundary
occurs at approximately 270 metres below surface.
Senior Vice President Exploration and Development, George Read, states:
"The geological model for Orion South has been well constrained by detailed
geological logging of 133 pattern core holes, combined with whole rock
geochemistry, downhole geophysics and density measurements. Early stage
diamond results from large diameter drilling (LDD) strongly suggest diamond
populations within Orion South that are similar to Star and, thus, define
Orion South as a target for shaft sinking and underground bulk sampling. The
well constrained geological model on Orion South facilitated the selection of
the optimal location for a shaft that will permit access to the three dominant
kimberlite lithologies in Orion South: Pense, EJF1 and EJF2. Present estimates
suggest that these three kimberlite lithologies (Pense, EJF1 and EJF2) account
for some 300 to 330 million tonnes of diamondiferous kimberlite. This tonnage
estimate is conceptual in nature, is not a resource and additional work may
not necessarily lead to the definition of a resource on Orion South. The aim
of this shaft sinking exercise is the recovery of substantial, representative
diamond parcels, from each of the Orion South kimberlite lithologies, for
diamond grade and price determinations."
The evaluation of the Orion Kimberlite Cluster within the FALC-JV, with a
budget of approximately $66.5 million (October 2006 - December 2007), is now
the largest work program outlined for any of the Fort a la Corne kimberlites.
Senior Vice President Exploration and Development, George Read, Professional
Geoscientist in the Provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia, is the
Qualified Person responsible for the verification and quality assurance of
analytical results. Shore is a Canadian based corporation engaged in the
acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Shares of the
Company trade on the TSX Exchange under the trading symbol "SGF".
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, Shore makes written or oral forward-looking statements
within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour"
provisions of the Ontario Securities Act and the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Shore may make such statements in
this press release, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission, in reports to shareholders or in
other communications. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements with respect to Shore's objectives for the ensuing year, our medium
and long-term goals, and strategies to achieve those objectives and goals, as
well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives,
expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. The words "may,"
"could," "should," "would," "suspect," "outlook," "believe," "plan,"
"anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and words and expressions of
similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In
particular, statements regarding Shore's future operations, future exploration
and development activities or other development plans contain forward-looking
statements.
All forward-looking statements and information are based on Shore's
current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to Shore concerning anticipated financial performance, business
prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, development plans,
exploration, development and mining activities and commitments. Although
management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information
currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks
and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that
predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will
not be achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these
statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to
differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations,
anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking
statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, developments in
world diamond markets, changes in diamond valuations, risks relating to
fluctuations in the Canadian dollar and other currencies relative to the US
dollar, changes in exploration, development or mining plans due to exploration
results and changing budget priorities of Shore or its joint venture partners;
the effects of competition in the markets in which Shore operates; the impact
of changes in the laws and regulations regulating mining exploration and
development; judicial or regulatory judgments and legal proceedings;
operational and infrastructure risks and the additional risks described in
Shore's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim MD&A
and short form prospectus, and Shore's anticipation of and success in managing
the foregoing risks.
Shore cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future
results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to
make decisions with respect to Shore, investors and others should carefully
consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.
Shore does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether
written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Shore or on our behalf.
For further information: Adam Buchanan, Manager, Investor and Community
Relations, (306) 667-3503
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2007/17/c4940.html
Diamond Miner
Fort a la Corne Joint Venture Shore and Newmont ag
« Thread Started on Today at 8:46am »
Attention Business Editors:
Fort a la Corne Joint Venture Shore and Newmont agree to sink the Orion South Shaft
Stock Symbol: SGF: TSX
SASKATOON, Oct. 17 /CNW/ - George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President
Exploration and Development, is pleased to announce that Shore and Newmont
have approved the sinking of a shaft for underground bulk sampling of the
Orion South Kimberlite. This unanimous decision was reached at a recent
Management Committee Meeting for the Fort a la Corne Joint Venture (FALC-JV),
where Shore Gold Inc. (Shore) is the Operator with a 60 percent interest, and
Newmont Mining Corporation of Canada Limited (Newmont) has a 40 percent
interest. The approval of the shaft includes the approval of a $12 million
budget to complete the shaft to a depth of 210 metres below surface, a depth
that current scheduling suggests will be reached in the second quarter 2008.
Commenting on the shaft sinking, Newmont Vice President of Business
Development, David Faley said, "We are encouraged by the opportunities our
investment in the FALC-JV continue to offer, with our latest joint commitment
with Shore Gold representing our ongoing interest in the Fort a la Corne
Diamond District."
President and CEO, Kenneth MacNeill, states that: "We are pleased to be
working with our partner Newmont in what we consider another major step in the
development of this very large Project. Shaft sinking on Star has confirmed
that grade increases with larger, more representative samples. On Star we have
seen the grade increase by some 130 percent from the original large diameter
drillhole to the completion of the underground bulk sampling. By the second
quarter of 2008 we should be able to test this same analysis on Orion South.
We continue to be very excited about the future prospects for the FALC-JV and
look forward to another busy year of bulk sample reporting."
The freeze wall, which stabilizes the semi-consolidated overburden, is in
place and the freeze plant was commissioned mid-September. It is anticipated
that it will take three months for the overburden to freeze down to 125 metres
below surface. The shaft collar has been cast in concrete and shaft sinking at
surface has commenced with the upper reaches of the shaft being excavated with
a clam shell excavator. It is anticipated that the headframe from the Star
Diamond Project will be erected over the shaft in late-October and thereafter
shaft sinking will proceed with a Galloway stage and Cryderman clam hanging
from the headframe. The excavated diameter of the shaft is 5.1 metres and with
the concrete lining will result in an internal diameter of 4.5 metres. It is
estimated that some 5,000 tonnes of kimberlite will be recovered from the
shaft alone, prior to the development of lateral drifts. The current schedule
suggests that shaft sinking will proceed through the overburden and reach the
Orion South Kimberlite in January 2008. A pilot PQ (75 millimetres) core hole
(141-07-081C) was drilled to a depth of 241 metres below surface and the
geologic sequence logged from this hole is: 0-102 metres glacial overburden,
102-105 metres Late Joli Fou Kimberlite, 105-147 metres Early Joli Fou
Kimberlite and 147-241 metres Pense Kimberlite. This pilot hole terminated in
kimberlite and adjacent holes suggest that the kimberlite sediment boundary
occurs at approximately 270 metres below surface.
Senior Vice President Exploration and Development, George Read, states:
"The geological model for Orion South has been well constrained by detailed
geological logging of 133 pattern core holes, combined with whole rock
geochemistry, downhole geophysics and density measurements. Early stage
diamond results from large diameter drilling (LDD) strongly suggest diamond
populations within Orion South that are similar to Star and, thus, define
Orion South as a target for shaft sinking and underground bulk sampling. The
well constrained geological model on Orion South facilitated the selection of
the optimal location for a shaft that will permit access to the three dominant
kimberlite lithologies in Orion South: Pense, EJF1 and EJF2. Present estimates
suggest that these three kimberlite lithologies (Pense, EJF1 and EJF2) account
for some 300 to 330 million tonnes of diamondiferous kimberlite. This tonnage
estimate is conceptual in nature, is not a resource and additional work may
not necessarily lead to the definition of a resource on Orion South. The aim
of this shaft sinking exercise is the recovery of substantial, representative
diamond parcels, from each of the Orion South kimberlite lithologies, for
diamond grade and price determinations."
The evaluation of the Orion Kimberlite Cluster within the FALC-JV, with a
budget of approximately $66.5 million (October 2006 - December 2007), is now
the largest work program outlined for any of the Fort a la Corne kimberlites.
Senior Vice President Exploration and Development, George Read, Professional
Geoscientist in the Provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia, is the
Qualified Person responsible for the verification and quality assurance of
analytical results. Shore is a Canadian based corporation engaged in the
acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Shares of the
Company trade on the TSX Exchange under the trading symbol "SGF".
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, Shore makes written or oral forward-looking statements
within the meaning of certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour"
provisions of the Ontario Securities Act and the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Shore may make such statements in
this press release, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission, in reports to shareholders or in
other communications. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements with respect to Shore's objectives for the ensuing year, our medium
and long-term goals, and strategies to achieve those objectives and goals, as
well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives,
expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. The words "may,"
"could," "should," "would," "suspect," "outlook," "believe," "plan,"
"anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and words and expressions of
similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In
particular, statements regarding Shore's future operations, future exploration
and development activities or other development plans contain forward-looking
statements.
All forward-looking statements and information are based on Shore's
current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to Shore concerning anticipated financial performance, business
prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, development plans,
exploration, development and mining activities and commitments. Although
management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information
currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks
and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that
predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will
not be achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these
statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to
differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations,
anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking
statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, developments in
world diamond markets, changes in diamond valuations, risks relating to
fluctuations in the Canadian dollar and other currencies relative to the US
dollar, changes in exploration, development or mining plans due to exploration
results and changing budget priorities of Shore or its joint venture partners;
the effects of competition in the markets in which Shore operates; the impact
of changes in the laws and regulations regulating mining exploration and
development; judicial or regulatory judgments and legal proceedings;
operational and infrastructure risks and the additional risks described in
Shore's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim MD&A
and short form prospectus, and Shore's anticipation of and success in managing
the foregoing risks.
Shore cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future
results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to
make decisions with respect to Shore, investors and others should carefully
consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.
Shore does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether
written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Shore or on our behalf.
For further information: Adam Buchanan, Manager, Investor and Community
Relations, (306) 667-3503
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2007/17/c4940.html