Bralorne Drills Multi-Ounce Gold
VANCOUVER, BC - Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. reported on activities at its Bralorne mine operation located near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.
Two multi-ounce intercepts have been obtained on the BK North vein (BKN). Hole SB11-001 intersected 2.72 ounce gold per ton over 2.0 feet, and hole UB11-001 intersected 6.59 ounce gold per ton over 0.9 feet. The BKN structure is a newly recognized vein that lies approximately 150 feet north of and parallel to the BK vein. Recent 3-D modeling of the vein in this area suggests that the high grade intercepts in hole SB06-109b (1.1 foot vein of 11.781 ounce gold per ton and 1.2 foot of 7.203 ounce gold per ton) are also on the BKN vein instead of the BK vein as was previously interpreted. The underground drill program will now be shifted to focus on the BKN vein to in-fill between the widely separated intercepts.
To date, a total of 15 holes have been completed for a total of 5725 feet of core, all targeted at the BK vein. Thirteen holes were drilled from surface, nine of which intersected the extension of the BK3 zone above the targeted area for the decline. One surface hole intersected the Alhambra vein. Two holes have been completed with the underground rig to test above the BK 800 stope and a third is underway.
The BK decline was advanced 60 feet toward the upper BK-3 mineralized zone in July, and one re-muck and two safety cut-outs were excavated. A total of 570 feet remains to go until the mineralized zone is intersected at the 3700 foot elevation. Also, an incline to intersect the vein at the 3900 foot elevation was advanced 74 feet, with 466 feet remaining to be driven. Minor quartz veins were intersected but no significant assays were obtained. On the Bralorne 800 Level, slashing was done for the start of a man-way raise to be driven from 800 level to the BK3 workings, and a drill station is being excavated. Broken muck remaining in the BK 800 stope is continuing to be drawn and taken to the surface stockpile.Milling operations continued testing the bulk sample of stockpiled material, producing both gravity and flotation concentrates. Total year to date gold produced to the end of July was 1564 ounces. The company's address is Suite 900, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1, 604.682.3701, fax: 604.682.3600.