..so al reports look positive to continue and production is announced,...

Total historical production (5,763,111 tons with 1,436,325 ounces of recovered gold)

plus current resources to the 4630 Level are approximately 7,700,000 tons grading 0.29

ounces per ton (before dilution and mill recovery factors) and equate to 1,460 tons per

vertical foot. Based on the structural continuity of the vein system, Howe concludes that

there could be potential for at least 1,500,000 tons of mineralisation that will likely

average 0.29 ounces gold per ton within the next 1,000 vertical feet below the 4730

Level. The existing D-Shaft hoist is capable of supporting operations at least to that

depth. Scattered deep exploration drill holes support this potential for additional

mineralisation as they have indicated that the vein system is present at the 3800 level, 930

feet below the 4730 Level, where an intersection of 0.44 ounces gold per ton over 4 feet

has been obtained.

The pre-production mine plan will involve a limited program of underground

development to provide access to the indicated and inferred D-Shaft resource that lies

100 to 600 feet to the east of the existing D-Shaft working levels. This will provide

access for in-fill drilling and for initial drifting on a number of the vein zones that occur

in that area. The goal will be to increase the proven and probable reserve base by at least

400,000 tons prior to restarting production at the mine.