ZNext Mining Mobilization of XYZ Gold Masbate Island Progressing Fast: Traditional Assay Results = 90.37g AU/ton Gold & 533.6 g
16 October 2008 - 12:28AM
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ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZNXT) (OTC Preferred:
ZNXTP) announces that the XYZ Gold Project mobilization is moving
along fast. ZNXT funding proceeds from an accredited investor will
be used to build the 150 metric Tons/day capacity CIL Gold
processing plant, with an added enhanced copper floatation device.
On-site metallurgical laboratory will be set up. A portion of funds
will be used to construct a 7 km access road, the general
infrastructures of a base camp for staff housing, perimeter
fencings, heavy tractors, trucking, mining equipment, expansion,
growth and operating capital.
Last Dec. 20, 2004, about 9.5 kg XYZ samples were sent to
Knelson Research & Technology Centre in Langley, Vancouver,
B.C. for gravity concentration test work using Knelson Concentrator
process -- the GAT (Gravity Amenability Test) procedure. Samples
were crushed and ground to produce a product size of 86 microns
(P80). The sample was using a lab scale Knelson Concentrator (the
KC-MD3) to determine the precious metal recovery by gravity
concentration.
The amount of gold recovered by gravity was 24.6% at a P80 value
of 86 microns with a calculated head grade of 39.3 g-AU/t. of the
recovered gold, 17.6 g were recovered in the pan tails which might
suggest that this gold is associated with other minerals. No
visible gold was observed during the panning of the concentrate.
The amount of the silver recovered was 12.9% with a calculated head
grade of 61.7 g Ag/t. The amount of platinum (Pt) recovered was
12.3% with a calculated head grade of 0.01G-Pt/t. Assays were also
performed for Paladium (Pd) and Rhodium (Rh) but the grades were
below detector limits.
In 1991, a Pre-World War II assay on the tunnel with high grade
gold ores contained about 90.37 grams per ton of gold and 533.6
grams per ton of silver. Installation of 50-250 tpd (tons per day)
milling plant can process an average of 15 grams of gold per ton of
ores, can produce an estimated 3,750 grams of gold or 120.57 troy
ounces of gold per day.
In 1997, a Canadian Company completed a written exploration and
feasibility report showing the estimated monthly revenue based on
the market price of gold @ $400.00 per troy (120.57 oz AU X
$400.00/oz = about US $48,228.00 per day. The estimated yearly
gross revenue based @ that market price was about $12,973,332.00
USD ($48,228 per day X 269 work days per year).
On Dec. 28, 2004 -- A new geological evaluation and assay were
made and showed about the Resource/Reserve potential of 923,400
metric tons; The estimated Average Grade of Gold was 15.998 g/t Au
and silver = 84.00 g/t Ag. The metal content in the resource was
474,950 oz Au & 2,493,790 oz Ag; The value and estimated total
of Resource/Reserve @ the metal price of gold (AU) @ $400/oz and
metal price of silver @ $6/oz of Ag was about $204,941.940 (Gold =
$189,979,200 & Silver = $ 14,962,740).
The Net present value estimate assuming an over-all recovery of
90.68% Au and 83.10% Ag, and a total Operating Cost (Direct &
Indirect) of $58.32/ tons of ore (feed): (Gross Revenue =
$184,707,176 less Operating Expense = $53,852,688) equals the Net
Income / Revenue of $130,854,488 before taxes. These estimates were
derived from a production rate of 26,200 metric tons/year. The
operating cost will be reduced when production rate increases.
Please note that these were merely estimates, particularly the
resource/reserve potential including the ore grade. This could
improve once extensive explorations are undertaken hence improving
the confidence level of the estimates. Although there have been
expenses associated with applying for the MPSA, it has been booked
at a $1 cost to the company until the MPSA has been fully
implemented, and the mine has become operational and
profitable.
The week of Sept. 18, 2008, Chief Mining Engr. Palaroan and CEO
Villanueva conducted the XYZ field assessment. Findings,
observations and recommendations were noted on four tunnels. The
Tunnel #1 is located at the lowest level of 4 existing tunnels at
approximately 160 meter level and a 2 meters by 2 meters opening;
the entrance was partially eroded which constricts the flow of
fresh air and water underground. Approximately 30 meters from the
portal, a collapsed timber support was noted, however, the walls
and roof were not caving about 2 meters from the portal, and a
stringer/vein structure was noted. Accordingly, these were the
longest drives where mining was concentrated during the pre-world
war II. Further down the tunnel, several collapsed portions from
walls, roof and the face were noted. The tunnel was also inhabited
by snakes and bats. Tunnel # 2~the entrance was eroded, supported
by old timbers and almost blocking the entrance, water was almost
above waist deep which prevents the team from further exploring the
length of the tunnel for safety reasons. Tunnel # 3~the entrance
was also eroded and this was probably used as explosive magazines.
Tunnel # 4~has the highest elevation among the 4 existing tunnels
within the small scale mining area. Ore stockpiles were noted at
the muck bay underground. Some old timber support was noted to have
collapsed. A 1 meter by 1 meter raise was driven and approximately
10 meters following the depth of the vein. A sublevel was driven
above the raise and the face was advanced to approximately 2 meters
and accordingly, this was the source of high grade ores. The walls
and roof were moderately soft to hard ground while the face of the
tunnel had also collapsed.
Ongoing construction of temporary office/staff house is about
60% complete and already livable. The XYZ gold project was accessed
through carabao path approximately 9 kilometers from the
Office/staff house. Rehabilitation of the XYZ site was undertaken
to include establishment of a base camp to be located in the area
with great and fast telecommunication signals. Tunnel # 4 will be
given priority for the rehabilitation, as these have a higher
potential with minor support requirement, to further explore the
veins and other structure. A new test run on the recovery of gold
15 Kgs of ore stockpile from tunnel # 4 will be done. This will
give more of an idea on the possible assay/recovery of gold before
the establishment of a higher capacity plant. A 150 kg ball mill
capacity will be installed near Tunnel # 4 for the test run.
Tunnels 1 and 2 will be manned after rehabilitation of Tunnel 4 is
completed and the last priority is Tunnel 3. Tunnel 1 was perceived
to be the main haulage in the future. Miners, unskilled workers,
underground mapper and sampler are the needed manpower for this
initial project. The company also conducted a survey on the site
development and access road, recommends to hire additional manpower
to man the project. It will take an estimated 60-90 days to
complete this initial rehabilitation on the XYZ Gold Project.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. is an international mining
company engaged in the exploration and commercialization of new and
underdeveloped mine sites, primarily gold and other precious
metals. Twelve (12) mining claims in British Columbia, Canada are
owned 100% by ZNext Mining. Additionally, under a Philippines
Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) with the government of
the Republic of the Philippines, ZNext Mining owns 40% of the
PEARL, a Philippines domestic private company, that through
aggregation of manpower and production among small-scale miners and
indigenous peoples, ZNXT intends to capitalize on economies of
scale in gold and silver extraction, processing and commodities
selling and trading. ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. is committed to
the implementation of sustainable green technologies to achieve
fiscal strength based on the principal of Profit-People-Planet.
Management continues to focus on achieving profit, while conducting
business with utmost consideration and compassion for people and
protection of our planet and the environment.
FORWARD STATEMENTS
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uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from the
anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements in this release include statements regarding the
Company's projections regarding gold production in future periods.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
anticipated results include risks and uncertainties such as: risks
relating to estimates of reserves, mineral deposits and production
costs; mining and development risks; the risk of commodity price
fluctuations; political and regulatory risks; risks of obtaining
required operating permits and other risks and uncertainties. Penny
Stocks are very highly speculative and may be unsuitable for all
but very aggressive investors. The Company disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
CONTACT: ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc. Phone # USA
1-888-498-0001 e-mail: Email Contact URL: www.ZNXTMINE.com
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