Donner metals is a Canadian development and exploration company focused on base and precious metal projects in Québec. Donner's flagship project is a partnership with Xstrata Canada Corporation in the Matagami Mining Camp covering both the current development of a new mine and on-going exploration activities. The project is located in the Abitibi region of central Québec and it is supported by Xstrata's existing mine infrastructure, a highly experienced workforce and an operating 2,950 tonne per day mill. As well, the area is serviced by highway, power, airport, railway and town site infrastructure.

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Donner recently provided an update on the development for the Bracemac-McLeod Mine as reported to the Company by partner and project operator Xstrata Canada Corporation-Xstrata Zinc Canada Division ("Xstrata Zinc").

Multi-face development continues on 9 fronts and total lateral development now stands at 5,550 metres. Mine pre-production activities should be completed by year-end and the initial production is on schedule to begin in the first quarter of 2013. The project is tracking on budget, with the contingency allocated to the additional ball mill. The status of project development at Bracemac-McLeod is summarized as follows:

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The Donner - Xstrata team discovered the proven and probable mining reserves of 3.73 million tonnes grading 9.60% zinc, 1.26% copper, 28.25g/t silver and 0.43g/t gold that support an initial 4 year mine plan. In close proximity to these reserves are inferred resources of 2.63 million tonnes grading 8.78% zinc, 1.31% copper, 38.83g/t silver and 1.06g/t gold. Mineralization is open in many parts of the deposit and exploration potential is considered excellent. Relative interests in the deposit are Donner 35% and Xstrata 65%.