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GALANTAS GOLD CORPORATION
TSXV and AIM: Stock Symbol - "GAL"
GALANTAS ANNOUNCES 34% INCREASE IN RESOURCES AT OMAGH GOLD MINE
Date : 12th June 2013 . Galantas Gold Corporation is pleased to announce a summary of an updated resource estimate relating to its wholly owned, operational, gold project at Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
The resource estimate is based on drilling results received up to 5th May 2013. The following table summarises the block model estimate and compares it to the previous estimate by ACA Howe, which was based on drilling results up to 8th June 2012 :
ACA Howe 2012 report Drilling to 8th June 2012 | Galantas 2013 report Drilling to 5th May 2013 | |||||||
MINERALISEDZONE | RESOURCE CATEGORY | CUT-OFF 2.5 g/t Au (gold) | CUT-OFF 2.5 g/t Au (gold) | |||||
TONNES | Grade (Au g/t) | Au ozs | TONNES | Grade (Au g/t) | Au ozs | |||
KEARNEY | MEASURED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55,896 | 6.09 | 10,941 | |
KEARNEY | INDICATED | 270,900 | 7.94 | 69,000 | 327,542 | 6.56 | 69,057 | |
KEARNEY | INFERRED | 490,000 | 8.54 | 135,000 | 831,860 | 6.16 | 164,651 | |
JOSHUA | MEASURED | 13,000 | 6.48 | 2,800 | 59,002 | 4.92 | 9,331 | |
JOSHUA | INDICATED | 66,800 | 6.27 | 13,000 | 250,140 | 5.32 | 42,804 | |
JOSHUA | INFERRED | 173,000 | 8.48 | 47,000 | 395,886 | 6.45 | 82,148 | |
ELKINS | INDICATED | 68,500 | 4.24 | 9,000 | 68,500 | 4.24 | 9,000 | |
ELKINS | INFERRED | 20,000 | 5.84 | 3,800 | 20,000 | 5.84 | 3,800 | |
KERR | MEASURED | 2,250 | 6.75 | 500 | 2,250 | 6.75 | 500 | |
KERR | INDICATED | 5,400 | 5.03 | 900 | 5,400 | 5.03 | 900 | |
KERR | INFERRED | 26,000 | 4.58 | 4,000 | 26,000 | 4.58 | 4,000 | |
GORMLEYS | INFERRED | 75,000 | 8.78 | 21,000 | 75,000 | 8.78 | 21,000 | |
GARRY'S | INFERRED | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | |
PRINCES | INFERRED | 10,000 | 38.11 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 38.11 | 13,000 | |
SAMMY'S | INFERRED | 27,000 | 6.07 | 5,000 | 27,000 | 6.07 | 5,000 | |
KEARNEY NORTH | INFERRED | 18,000 | 3.47 | 2,000 | 18,000 | 3.47 | 2,000 | |
TOTALS | MEASURED | 15,250 | 6.52 | 3,300 | 77,919 | 5.87 | 20,772 | |
INDICATED | 411,600 | 7.01 | 92,000 | 651,582 | 5.85 | 121,761 | ||
INFERRED | 839,000 | 8.53 | 231,000 | 1,403,746 | 6.54 | 295,599 | ||
Note: Rounded numbers, gold grades capped at 75g/t. Cut-off grade of 2.5g/t Au & a minimum mining width of 0.9 metres. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
The drilling program, subsequent to June 2012, was targeted to increase the amount of Measured and Indicated Resources, to increase the confidence of loan finance providers, related to the potential development of an underground mine. The drilling target was achieved. There has been an overall increase in Resources classified as Measured and Indicated from a total of 95,300 troy ounces gold (2012) to 142,533 troy ounces gold (an increase of 50%) and a 28% increase in Resources classified as Inferred, from 231,000 troy ounces gold (2012) to 295,599 troy ounces gold (2013). The overall increase is 34%. The unaudited, estimated cost of the drilling program (subsequent to 8th June 2012) was approximately £927,000.
The database used in the 2013 resource estimate contains results from 299 surface diamond drill holes and 540 channels. Sampling methodology, security & verification followed standard procedures previously detailed on April 5th 2006 and the samples were analysed (gold by fire assay with atomic absorption finish and other metals by ICP-ORE) at OMAC Laboratory Ltd (now ALS Minerals Division), an independent, ISO 17025 laboratory, of Galway, Ireland. The core drilling methodology was that as described on 15th September 2011.
The Company intends to file a complete Technical Report on SEDAR within 45 days of this release, as required by NI 43-101.
Roland Phelps, President & CEO, Galantas Gold Corporation commented, "The 2013 Resource Estimate is an important milestone in the development of an underground gold mine on our Omagh site. A revised economic study can now be initiated and loan finance discussions will continue when that is complete. Planning permits continue to progress, with final additional information now being prepared for consultation."
Roland Phelps, B.Sc., C.Eng, MIMMM, President & CEO, Galantas Gold Corporation is the Qualified Person (QP) for the NI.43-101 Report on the Resource Estimate of the Omagh Gold Deposit (2013). Data collection procedures and the preparation of the resource estimate has been carried out under his supervision and he has reviewed and approved the contents of this press release. The QP is not independent of the Company. The financial component of this disclosure has been reviewed by Leo O' Shaughnessy (Chief Financial Officer, Galantas Gold Corporation) and is based upon local financial data prepared under his supervision.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including drilling intersections and analyses, for the Omagh Gold project. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by Galantas in light of its experience and perception of geological interpretation, historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that Galantas believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause Galantas' actual results, the performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward looking statements , including: gold price volatility; discrepancies between actual and estimated production, actual and estimated metal grades and geologically interpreted widths, actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries; actual and estimated costs; mining operational risk; regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory restrictions and liability; risks of sovereign involvement; speculative nature of gold exploration; dilution; competition; loss of key employees; additional funding requirements; planning and other permitting issues; and defective title to mineral claims or property. These factors and others that could affect Galantas's forward-looking statements are discussed in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Galantas' Management Discussion & Analysis of the financial statements of Galantas and elsewhere in documents filed from time to time with the Canadian provincial securities regulators and other regulatory authorities. These factors should be considered carefully, and persons reviewing this press release should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Galantas has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release, except as required by law.
Galantas Gold Corporation Issued and Outstanding Shares total 256,210,395.
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