Farallon Announces Commercial Production at G-9 Mine

VANCOUVER, BC - Farallon Resources Ltd. reported that it has reached commercial production at the G-9 Mine in Guerrero State, Mexico. The full design production capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day has been achieved on a sustained basis from March 5, 2009 and commercial production has been declared as of April 1, 2009.
The G-9 Mine progressed through a successful commissioning phase in late 2008 and increased production during the months of January and February, 2009. The mine is now operating at full design capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day. The focus going forward is on improving operational efficiencies in both the mine and mill, with particular emphasis on improving mill recoveries.
Dick Whittington said "The G-9 Mine has now been successfully brought into full commercial production. In a time of market turmoil, it is a great achievement by management and staff to be able to focus on the task at hand and reach our goal. Our next step is to improve the efficiencies at the operation, as it is critical that we perform on an optimal operational level through the next few months. We are confident that the G-9 Mine can be sustained though this difficult metal price environment, and enable the Company to prosper when metal prices inevitably recover down the road."
Farallon has advanced the G-9 polymetallic (zinc, copper, silver, gold, lead) project at its Campo Morado Property in Mexico through a 'Parallel Track' program in 2007 and 2008. Surface facilities were largely completed in mid 2008, followed by mill commissioning and underground stope development during the balance of 2008. The mine is now in commercial production of 1500 tpd. Vessel shipments of concentrates commenced in February 2009 and are now expected to occur on a regular basis throughout the year.
The company’s address is 428- 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2V6.