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Post by Franko10 ™ on Jun 25, 2005 7:37:15 GMT -5
Star Diamond Project prefeasibility team assembled (cnw)
Stock Symbol: SGF: TSX
SASKATOON, SK, June 24 /CNW/ - George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President Exploration, is pleased to announce that the team of geoscientists and engineers has been assembled to manage and complete the prefeasibility study on the Star Diamond Project. Shore Gold Inc. ("Shore" or "Company") has appointed Mr. Pieter du Plessis as the Project Leader and AMEC Americas Limited have been contracted to provide the engineering services.
Mr. du Plessis is a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa with a Masters Degree in geology. He was employed by De Beers for fifteen years on diamond exploration and mining projects in Botswana and Namibia. His last position with De Beers was Mineral Resources Manager at Jwaneng Diamond Mine. In this position he was part of the executive management of one of the world's most valuable diamond mines where he was responsible for production control in addition to all geological, geotechnical, hydrological, mine survey and mineral resource integration work completed at Jwaneng. Mr. du Plessis and his family moved to Canada in November 2004 and joined Shore in early January 2005. Since his appointment with Shore, he has focused on the design and implementation of the prefeasibility study.
A contract has been executed with AMEC Americas Limited to provide the engineering services for the prefeasibility study. AMEC's personnel have extensive operating experience and are currently involved with multiple diamond projects. They have worked on more than 20 diamond projects in Canada and overseas providing a full range of services from conceptual studies through to delivering projects. Their involvement in the Ekati, Diavik, Snap Lake and Victor projects has developed specific expertise that is crucial in delivering diamond projects in Canada on time and on budget. AMEC will be responsible to integrate all aspects of the prefeasibility study into a Final Prefeasibility Study Report, which includes a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource and reserve estimate. The geological model of the Star Kimberlite will be prepared by geological consultants A.C.A. Howe International based on information collected from underground mining, core and large diameter drilling and sample processing. All geotechnical data will be collected by SRK Consulting and they are responsible to develop a geotechnical model, in addition to the pit slope design. Hydrologic Consultants Inc. of Colorado (HCI) will provide hydrogeologic consulting services to define the hydrogeologic framework of the Star Kimberlite and predict the quantity and quality of groundwater inflow to the proposed open pit. Spectrum Mapping Corporation has completed a laser survey (LiDAR) over the Star Diamond Project to accurately define the surface topography for future mine design.
The on-site recovery of an additional 10,000 tonnes of kimberlite continues on-schedule and to date some 5,000 tonnes have been hauled to surface from new drifts developed to the south and the north of the bulk sample drifts on the 235 metre level. Drilling ahead of drift development continues. Presently, mined kimberlite is stockpiled on surface while the on-site processing plant is upgraded with an additional crusher for more rapid throughput and larger top screens which permit the recovery of diamonds up to 100 carats.
Senior Vice President Exploration, George Read, states: "Pieter du Plessis brings to Shore excellent skills and experience to lead the prefeasibility study. AMEC, Howe, SRK and HCI provide Shore with the necessary expertise to complete the prefeasibility study accurately and efficiently on an aggressive time line."
The prefeasibility study on Star, with a budget of approximately $43 million, is now the largest work program outlined for any of the Fort a la Corne kimberlites. The aim of the prefeasibility study is to define a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral reserve for the Star Kimberlite. 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".
/For further information: Kenneth E. MacNeill, President & C.E.O.; George Sanders, Vice President Corporate Development; or George H. Read, P. Geo., Vice President Exploration at (306) 664-2202./
Stock Symbol: SGF: TSX
SASKATOON, SK, June 24 /CNW/ - George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President Exploration, is pleased to announce that the team of geoscientists and engineers has been assembled to manage and complete the prefeasibility study on the Star Diamond Project. Shore Gold Inc. ("Shore" or "Company") has appointed Mr. Pieter du Plessis as the Project Leader and AMEC Americas Limited have been contracted to provide the engineering services.
Mr. du Plessis is a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa with a Masters Degree in geology. He was employed by De Beers for fifteen years on diamond exploration and mining projects in Botswana and Namibia. His last position with De Beers was Mineral Resources Manager at Jwaneng Diamond Mine. In this position he was part of the executive management of one of the world's most valuable diamond mines where he was responsible for production control in addition to all geological, geotechnical, hydrological, mine survey and mineral resource integration work completed at Jwaneng. Mr. du Plessis and his family moved to Canada in November 2004 and joined Shore in early January 2005. Since his appointment with Shore, he has focused on the design and implementation of the prefeasibility study.
A contract has been executed with AMEC Americas Limited to provide the engineering services for the prefeasibility study. AMEC's personnel have extensive operating experience and are currently involved with multiple diamond projects. They have worked on more than 20 diamond projects in Canada and overseas providing a full range of services from conceptual studies through to delivering projects. Their involvement in the Ekati, Diavik, Snap Lake and Victor projects has developed specific expertise that is crucial in delivering diamond projects in Canada on time and on budget. AMEC will be responsible to integrate all aspects of the prefeasibility study into a Final Prefeasibility Study Report, which includes a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource and reserve estimate. The geological model of the Star Kimberlite will be prepared by geological consultants A.C.A. Howe International based on information collected from underground mining, core and large diameter drilling and sample processing. All geotechnical data will be collected by SRK Consulting and they are responsible to develop a geotechnical model, in addition to the pit slope design. Hydrologic Consultants Inc. of Colorado (HCI) will provide hydrogeologic consulting services to define the hydrogeologic framework of the Star Kimberlite and predict the quantity and quality of groundwater inflow to the proposed open pit. Spectrum Mapping Corporation has completed a laser survey (LiDAR) over the Star Diamond Project to accurately define the surface topography for future mine design.
The on-site recovery of an additional 10,000 tonnes of kimberlite continues on-schedule and to date some 5,000 tonnes have been hauled to surface from new drifts developed to the south and the north of the bulk sample drifts on the 235 metre level. Drilling ahead of drift development continues. Presently, mined kimberlite is stockpiled on surface while the on-site processing plant is upgraded with an additional crusher for more rapid throughput and larger top screens which permit the recovery of diamonds up to 100 carats.
Senior Vice President Exploration, George Read, states: "Pieter du Plessis brings to Shore excellent skills and experience to lead the prefeasibility study. AMEC, Howe, SRK and HCI provide Shore with the necessary expertise to complete the prefeasibility study accurately and efficiently on an aggressive time line."
The prefeasibility study on Star, with a budget of approximately $43 million, is now the largest work program outlined for any of the Fort a la Corne kimberlites. The aim of the prefeasibility study is to define a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral reserve for the Star Kimberlite. 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".
/For further information: Kenneth E. MacNeill, President & C.E.O.; George Sanders, Vice President Corporate Development; or George H. Read, P. Geo., Vice President Exploration at (306) 664-2202./
