Post by Franko10 ™ on Oct 28, 2005 13:46:55 GMT -5
Kensington Resources Ltd.: Microdiamond Results from 2004 Pilot Holes for Fort a la Corne Kimberlite 122
14:31 EDT Friday, October 28, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Business Wire) -- Kensington Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:KRT) announces more microdiamonds results received from the operator, De Beers Canada Inc. for Kimberlite Body 122 of the Fort a la Corne Diamond Project in east-central Saskatchewan. Four coreholes designated as pilot holes for large diameter drilling were sampled during the 2004-2005 program to provide additional material for diamond recoveries utilizing caustic dissolution methods. A total of 212 microdiamonds were recovered for use in grade forecasting of specific kimberlite zones. These results include the recovery of seven stones with at least one dimension greater than 0.5 mm.
"Forecast diamond grades and values from Kimberlite 122 remain very encouraging," states Robert A. McCallum, President and CEO of Kensington Resources Ltd. "Given the recently reported macrodiamond recoveries and variations within the kimberlite, additional drilling and sampling is required to better define the geology and level of confidence in the diamond size distributions within potential higher grade units of Kimberlite 122."
Representative samples totaling 309.44 kg from four HQ coreholes (2.5 inches or 63.5 mm diameter) located in the central part of the South Crater of Kimberlite 122 were submitted for diamond recovery utilizing caustic dissolution methods at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) in Saskatoon. The SRC recovered and reported diamonds down to a lower sieve size cutoff of 0.075 mm.
Geological modeling of distinct kimberlite phases to date by De Beers shows the body is divisible into two main craters. Both craters are dominated by massive to graded beds of olivine/lapilli pyroclastic kimberlite (MPK-S and MPK-N) overlain by units of interbedded sediments, resedimented kimberlite, and kimberlite (UCSK-S and UCSK-N). The South Crater also has other pyroclastic kimberlite (OPK) units of limited areal extent including OPK-13, a different kimberlite type identified only in corehole 04-122-013. A total of 195.62 kg of MPK-S kimberlite was tested from core intervals in drillholes 04-122-012A, 04-122-014, and 04-122-019 as well as 113.82 kg of OPK-13 from drillhole 04-122-013.
Table 1:
Summary of 122 Microdiamond Results from 2004 Pilot Hole Samples
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Calcu- Stones
Kimber- lated greater
LDDH lite Mass # of stones than
Pilot Hole Equivalent Unit (kg) Stones /10kg 0.5 mm
(i)
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04-122-012A 04-122-015
04-122-016 MPK-S 122.18 62 5.1 2
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04-122-013 n/a OPK-13 113.82 135 11.9 5
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04-122-014 04-122-018 MPK-S 32.62 6 1.8 0
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04-122-019 04-122-021 MPK-S 40.82 9 2.2 0
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Total 309.44 212 6.9 7
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(i) recovered stones with at least one dimension greater than 0.5mm
The average microdiamond abundance for all pilot hole samples is 6.9 stones per 10 kg. The average microdiamond abundance for MPK-S in the pilot holes is 3.9 stones per 10 kg compared to 6.1 stones per 10 kg from previous results in this kimberlite unit. One explanation may be that sampling of some 73.4 kg of the total mass occurred below a depth of 275 metres in coreholes 04-122-014 and 019. These deep intervals range from very fine-to medium-grained kimberlite and may represent a different kimberlite unit from the rest of the MPK-S above. Notably, the 11.9 stones per 10 kg for OPK-13 may indicate the presence of a more prospective sub-unit within the main kimberlite phase of the south crater, of which the size and extent must be further investigated. Results from 2004 will be combined with historic diamond recoveries to produce higher confidence grade forecasts for individual kimberlite units.
Additional summaries of diamond recovery results, information, and maps are available on the Company's website at www.kensington-resources.com. A more detailed summary of the 122 geology was given in the Company's news release of May 21, 2004.
Brent C. Jellicoe, P.Geo. is the Qualified Person for the Company and has reviewed the technical information herein. Microdiamond recovery was performed by Saskatchewan Research Council of Saskatoon. All aspects of quality assurance, quality control and sample chain of custody for the Fort a la Corne Joint Venture are managed by De Beers Canada Inc., the project operator.
Kensington Resources Ltd. is an exploration and mine development company currently focused on the high potential Fort a la Corne Diamond Project in Saskatchewan. The management team includes strong technical expertise and is committed to reaching a diamond producer status for the realization of shareholder value. The Fort a la Corne Diamond Project is a joint venture among Kensington Resources Ltd. (42.245%), De Beers Canada Inc. (42.245%), Cameco Corporation (5.51%) and UEM Inc. (carried 10%). After fifteen years of exploration at Fort a la Corne, the joint venture partners have entered into an accelerated results-driven advanced exploration and evaluation phase targeted on reaching a pre-feasibility decision in 2008. The Fort a la Corne Diamond Project includes 63 identified kimberlite bodies within the largest diamondiferous kimberlite cluster in the world.
FORM 20-F FILE #0-24980
LISTED IN STANDARD & POOR'S
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept resp onsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Kensington Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:KRT)
Kensington Resources Ltd.
Robert A. McCallum
President & CEO
1-800-514-7859 or (604) 682-0020
Fax: (604) 682-0021
rob-mccallum@kensington-resources.com
OR
Kensington Resources Ltd.
Mel Gardner
Manager Investor Relations
1-800-710-6083
mel-gardner@kensington-resources.com
www.kensington-resources.com
14:31 EDT Friday, October 28, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Business Wire) -- Kensington Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:KRT) announces more microdiamonds results received from the operator, De Beers Canada Inc. for Kimberlite Body 122 of the Fort a la Corne Diamond Project in east-central Saskatchewan. Four coreholes designated as pilot holes for large diameter drilling were sampled during the 2004-2005 program to provide additional material for diamond recoveries utilizing caustic dissolution methods. A total of 212 microdiamonds were recovered for use in grade forecasting of specific kimberlite zones. These results include the recovery of seven stones with at least one dimension greater than 0.5 mm.
"Forecast diamond grades and values from Kimberlite 122 remain very encouraging," states Robert A. McCallum, President and CEO of Kensington Resources Ltd. "Given the recently reported macrodiamond recoveries and variations within the kimberlite, additional drilling and sampling is required to better define the geology and level of confidence in the diamond size distributions within potential higher grade units of Kimberlite 122."
Representative samples totaling 309.44 kg from four HQ coreholes (2.5 inches or 63.5 mm diameter) located in the central part of the South Crater of Kimberlite 122 were submitted for diamond recovery utilizing caustic dissolution methods at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) in Saskatoon. The SRC recovered and reported diamonds down to a lower sieve size cutoff of 0.075 mm.
Geological modeling of distinct kimberlite phases to date by De Beers shows the body is divisible into two main craters. Both craters are dominated by massive to graded beds of olivine/lapilli pyroclastic kimberlite (MPK-S and MPK-N) overlain by units of interbedded sediments, resedimented kimberlite, and kimberlite (UCSK-S and UCSK-N). The South Crater also has other pyroclastic kimberlite (OPK) units of limited areal extent including OPK-13, a different kimberlite type identified only in corehole 04-122-013. A total of 195.62 kg of MPK-S kimberlite was tested from core intervals in drillholes 04-122-012A, 04-122-014, and 04-122-019 as well as 113.82 kg of OPK-13 from drillhole 04-122-013.
Table 1:
Summary of 122 Microdiamond Results from 2004 Pilot Hole Samples
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Calcu- Stones
Kimber- lated greater
LDDH lite Mass # of stones than
Pilot Hole Equivalent Unit (kg) Stones /10kg 0.5 mm
(i)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
04-122-012A 04-122-015
04-122-016 MPK-S 122.18 62 5.1 2
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04-122-013 n/a OPK-13 113.82 135 11.9 5
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04-122-014 04-122-018 MPK-S 32.62 6 1.8 0
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04-122-019 04-122-021 MPK-S 40.82 9 2.2 0
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Total 309.44 212 6.9 7
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(i) recovered stones with at least one dimension greater than 0.5mm
The average microdiamond abundance for all pilot hole samples is 6.9 stones per 10 kg. The average microdiamond abundance for MPK-S in the pilot holes is 3.9 stones per 10 kg compared to 6.1 stones per 10 kg from previous results in this kimberlite unit. One explanation may be that sampling of some 73.4 kg of the total mass occurred below a depth of 275 metres in coreholes 04-122-014 and 019. These deep intervals range from very fine-to medium-grained kimberlite and may represent a different kimberlite unit from the rest of the MPK-S above. Notably, the 11.9 stones per 10 kg for OPK-13 may indicate the presence of a more prospective sub-unit within the main kimberlite phase of the south crater, of which the size and extent must be further investigated. Results from 2004 will be combined with historic diamond recoveries to produce higher confidence grade forecasts for individual kimberlite units.
Additional summaries of diamond recovery results, information, and maps are available on the Company's website at www.kensington-resources.com. A more detailed summary of the 122 geology was given in the Company's news release of May 21, 2004.
Brent C. Jellicoe, P.Geo. is the Qualified Person for the Company and has reviewed the technical information herein. Microdiamond recovery was performed by Saskatchewan Research Council of Saskatoon. All aspects of quality assurance, quality control and sample chain of custody for the Fort a la Corne Joint Venture are managed by De Beers Canada Inc., the project operator.
Kensington Resources Ltd. is an exploration and mine development company currently focused on the high potential Fort a la Corne Diamond Project in Saskatchewan. The management team includes strong technical expertise and is committed to reaching a diamond producer status for the realization of shareholder value. The Fort a la Corne Diamond Project is a joint venture among Kensington Resources Ltd. (42.245%), De Beers Canada Inc. (42.245%), Cameco Corporation (5.51%) and UEM Inc. (carried 10%). After fifteen years of exploration at Fort a la Corne, the joint venture partners have entered into an accelerated results-driven advanced exploration and evaluation phase targeted on reaching a pre-feasibility decision in 2008. The Fort a la Corne Diamond Project includes 63 identified kimberlite bodies within the largest diamondiferous kimberlite cluster in the world.
FORM 20-F FILE #0-24980
LISTED IN STANDARD & POOR'S
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept resp onsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Kensington Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:KRT)
Kensington Resources Ltd.
Robert A. McCallum
President & CEO
1-800-514-7859 or (604) 682-0020
Fax: (604) 682-0021
rob-mccallum@kensington-resources.com
OR
Kensington Resources Ltd.
Mel Gardner
Manager Investor Relations
1-800-710-6083
mel-gardner@kensington-resources.com
www.kensington-resources.com