The Company has recently been able to physically access the property following a severe winter during which the area received more than 150% of its normal snowfall. Company personnel were able to visit the site to assess the condition of the mine and roads leading to the mine. It was determined that road repairs were required to some washed out areas but otherwise the site is in good shape. Permits for road repairs have been received and work is ongoing including the installation of a new culvert and is anticipated to be completed within thirty days.
The Company is currently finalizing a budget for property and site work for this year, including the set up of the mining camp, the hook up of the water supply, moving equipment to the site, and building necessary structures to house the equipment.
The Company has engaged an experienced underground mine contractor to carry out mining activities at the site. Commencement of mining activities, which is subject to the availability of sufficient financing, is anticipated to commence within 120 days.
It is estimated that potential mineralized material is located approximately 100 feet from the portal entrance. The Company plans to mine to that area and then extract an initial 2000 ton bulk sample. Historical values from multiple bulk samples averaged 44 ounces per ton silver and .05 ounces per ton gold. The Company is negotiating with a local mill to process the material.
The Company has received the final report from the
Management is looking forward to starting re-development of the
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