Philippines Ranks 2nd to Africa in Gold Production per Unit Land Area, ZNext Mining Announces
March 04 2009 - 1:06PM
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ZNext Mining Industries, Inc., with OTC.PK Stock Symbols:
(PINKSHEETS: ZNXT) (OTC Preferred: ZNXPP), announces today that
ZNXT is getting closer to completing the compliance requirements to
obtain the large scale mining permit after 12 months of
reorganization. New ZNXT Management sent a new team of expert
mining /mechanical engineers and metallurgists to further explore
the final documentation needs of Region V Mining Licensing Agency.
ZNXT was assigned 100% Interests of the MPSA and Exploration
Development on the XYZ Gold Mine that was owned by Pearl Asian
Mining. This is a golden opportunity for ZNXT to capitalize on the
Philippines' rich gold and other mineral reserves that have been
untapped since 1991.
Worldwide, the Philippines had been an important gold producer,
ranking 29th in 2002. In 1988, the country placed second to South
Africa in terms of gold production per unit land area. Total
production from 1946-2003 amounted to 1,172,912 kg gold valued at
about PHP 225 billion (about $4,787,234.00) according to the Data
from Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Mineral News Service.
Recent 2007 XYZ Exploration Activities: Geological Reports that
the present Geologic Resource of XYZ mine is about 1.5 Million tons
at a low grade of 3.04 g/t-Gold and 19.96 g/t-Silver (Table 1). The
first 4 of six (6) existing pre-war tunnels will be rehabbed
simultaneously while the enhanced 200 TPD Gold Processing plant is
being constructed.
Our interpretation or projection as to Mineable OR Extracted
Resource is about 446,592 tons at a grade of 5.13 g/t-Gold and
31.14 g/t-Silver (Table 2). The Mineable resource is categorized
into the low grade source of about 120,000 tons at a grade of 1.84
g/t-Au; 14.50 g/t-Ag and the High grade source of about 326,592
tons at a grade of 6.34 g/t-Au; 37.24 g/t-Ag, the former could be
mined for heap leaching process with an enhancement copper
floatation device added to the latter for the conventional method.
Abandoned Tunnels 3 and 4 are included in the projected high grade
Zone.
The High grade Zone or Block of Mineable resource of 326,592
tons using interpolation started from Trench no. 1 at elevation 220
m. up to Trench no. 4 at elevation 300 m. with a strike length of
400 meters. The 400 m. strike length was projected downward until
elevation 160 m., where abandoned Tunnel no. 1 is situated. The
Average Grade of the block of 6.34 g/t-Au; 37.24 g/t-Ag, were
derived from the surface and from Tunnels 3 and 4 samples; were
projections and will be confirmed once the Tunnels are
rehabilitated and sampled.
Table 1. Estimated and Projected Geologic Resource/Reserve
Reserve Category Tons g/t Au g/t Ag Ppm Cu
--------- ------ ------ ------
Measured 40,500 18.48 103.71 33.04
Indicated 263,250 5.02 30.24 9.08
Inferred 1,224,450 2.10 14.98 29.02
Total (Meas + Ind) 303,750 6.82 40.04 12.27
Total Resource 1,528,200 3.04 19.96 25.69
Table 2. Estimated and Projected Mineable Resource/Reserve
(Measured + Indicated Only)
Mining Phase Tons g/t Au g/t Ag Ppm Cu
------- ------ ------ ------
Phase 1(Trenching) 14,580 7.73 44.89 13.90
Phase 2 (Sub-level Caving) 95,337 8.67 50.34 15.59
Phase 3 (Decline & Sub-level Stoping) 216,675 5.22 30.96 9.41
*Low Grade Resource
(Trenching) for Heap Leach
Operations 120,000 1.84 14.50
Total Resource 446,592 5.13 31.14 11.41
* Estimate is based on projections derived from Trench 1 down to Tunnel 1
and possibly beyond tunnel 1 extending east and is subject to field
investigation.
GANGO GOLD RUSH -- Bukidnon: This initial feasibility study is
for the operation of the Gango Gold Rush Project focused on the
viability of the project in operating the gold mine with the
estimated ore reserve of 1,026,000 MT at about 10 gm/t of gold and
with approximately 56 years of mine operation. Gango gold rush
operation started in the late 1980s and legalized their operation
during the early 2000s when the local government gave a
certification to the small scale miners and the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau Region 10 declared the 58 hectares as "Minahang
Bayan" (Community Mining Town).
In the latter part of the 80s to the early 90s, production
declined due to extended depressed metal prices, a general increase
in production cost and low trading due to a sluggish world economy.
During 1988 and 1992, the country experienced the lowest average
gold price which computed as US$343.94/oz. During the 90s until the
turn of the century, gold production consistently increased
generally due to renewed interest of gold by mining investors. The
entry of four new projects, together with the increased
contributions of small scale mines significantly pushed production
levels by the year 2000. From the record of Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas, the contribution of small scale sources in the year 2000
reached 58% of the total gold production. By 2002, only two primary
gold producers (Victoria Project of Lepanto and Bulawan of Philex)
and one secondary gold producer (Padcal of Philex) remained in
operation. The year 2003 registered an all-time high in gold
production with 37,840 kg of gold produced. The recent declaration
of Diwalwal as a mineral reservation under direct state control is
expected to further push gold production levels in the succeeding
years.
"ZNEXT Mining aims to bring the country back to the second
position or perhaps the #1 Gold producing country as ZNXT starts
the 2009 exploration, development and exploration of these 2 viable
gold mine projects, which have been left idle and untapped for the
past 24 months of being in the Philippines," reports CEO George
Carpio.
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. ZNext Mining owns 100% the twelve (12) mining claims in
British Columbia, Canada. Additionally, under a Philippines Mineral
Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) with the government of the
Republic of the Philippines, ZNext Mining now owns 100% of the
PEARL, a Philippines domestic private company.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Forward-looking statements in this release include statements
regarding the Company's projections regarding gold, silver and
precious metals explorations, extractions and productions in future
periods. Penny Stocks are 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: Investor Relations: Dennise Bravs Phone: 888-498-0001
E-mail: Email Contact www.ZNXTMINE.com
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