Shares Listed: Toronto Stock Exchange - Ticker Symbol - ARZ
American Stock Exchange - Ticker Symbol - AZK
U.S. Registration: (File 001-31893)VANCOUVER, Sept. 4 /CNW/ - Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX: ARZ; AMEX: AZK) is
pleased to provide a progress report on exploration activities at its Joanna
project, located 20 kilometres from Rouyn-Noranda, in north-western, Quebec.
To date, three hundred and twenty (320) holes totalling 104,500 metres
have been completed by Aurizon at Joanna with the objective of confirming
results from previous drilling and to extend the mineralized zones. Results
from one hundred and seventeen (117) holes have been previously released, and
results from one hundred and sixty five (165) holes are included in this
release. Results are currently pending for thirty eight (38) holes.The best results from the 165 holes released are as follows:
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Mineralized Intersections Including
Gold Gold
Grade True Grade True
East From To (grams/ width (grams/ width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) Zone tonne) (metres)
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JA-08-142 9675 153.0 175.5 2.4 22.4 S 6.4 4.5
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JA-08-172 9654 261.0 298.5 1.4 35.7 S
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JA-08-184 9500 120.0 132.0 3.9 11.8 S 12.6 1.5
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JA-08-278 9250 180.0 185.5 17.7 5.0 S 53.6 1.4
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JA-08-198 9075 123.0 156.0 1.3 30.6 S
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JA-08-230 8872 160.5 220.5 1.8 57.7 S 22.6 1.4
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JA-08-245 8825 115.5 142.5 2.6 26.4 S
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JA-08-244 8825 118.5 147.0 2.0 26.9 S
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JA-08-243 8825 106.5 141.0 1.3 33.6 S
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JA-08-248 8825 172.5 226.5 1.1 51.8 S
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JA-08-238 8750 112.5 141.0 1.6 26.8 S
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JA-08-215 8750 246.0 274.5 1.5 26.9 S
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JA-08-239 8750 126.0 160.5 1.3 30.6 S
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JA-08-225 8725 120.0 133.5 3.4 12.5 S 6.8 4.2
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JA-08-261 8725 229.5 261.0 2.2 28.6 S
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JA-08-224 8725 84.0 113.5 2.2 30.7 S 4.3 11.7
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JA-08-217 8700 114.0 139.5 3.6 24.8 S 6.7 8.8
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JA-08-200 8650 274.5 294.0 2.9 18.5 S 18.1 1.4
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JA-08-201 8650 249.0 270.0 2.0 19.7 S
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JA-08-222 181.5 204.0 2.0 21.6 S 11.6 1.4
8546 225.0 240.0 2.0 14.4 S
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JA-08-204 8475 162.0 184.5 2.0 20.2 S
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JA-08-173 8250 27.0 43.5 3.2 16.2 S
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JA-08-135 8198 775.5 789.0 1.4 12.4 S
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JA-08-137 8100 648.0 681.0 1.7 29.2 S 5.7 4.0
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JA-08-139(*)7325 66.0 96.0 4.7 29.5 S 60.5 1.2
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JA-08-125 8300 607.5 667.5 1.5 57.0 N 4.0 12.8
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JA-08-257 8625 112.5 145.5 2.0 26.9 N
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(*) Previously ReportedResults of the remaining holes with values above 1 gram of gold per tonne
are indicated on the detailed table attached to this news release. A total of
forty holes (40) not included in the detailed table returned intersections
lower than 1 gram of gold per tonne.
"We are pleased to report that the infill drilling program has increased
the width of the zone within the existing pit contour as previously proposed
in the preliminary assessment." said Michel Gilbert, ing. Vice President of
Aurizon. "This could have a positive impact on the project economics." He
added.Main Area of Mineralization
---------------------------Infill drilling is performed on a 25 metre by 25 metre spacing within the
core of the main mineralized area as defined by BBA in their Preliminary
Assessment Report dated May 22, 2008, (available under the Company's profile
at www.sedar.com.) In this area, gold mineralization is located within two
gold horizons located on both sides of the Cadillac break. All the infill
drilling was successful in intersecting the mineralized sediments.
The North zone is mainly restricted to the main area and extends for 900
metres. The zone is located 0 to 20 metres north of the Cadillac break,
dipping 55 degrees to the north. The zone has a true thickness of 10 to 25
metres, averaging 20 metres. The best hole, JA-257, returned 2.0 grams of gold
per tonne over 26.9 metres.
The South zones are extensive and have been intersected outside of the
main area. The zones are located 20 to 40 metres south of the Cadillac break,
dipping 55 degrees to the north. Within the main area, the zones are divided
within two different branches, which merge together where the zone is wider.
The South zone has a true thickness of 10 to 57 metres, averaging 20 metres.
The best hole, JA-230, returned 1.8 grams of gold per tonne over 57.7 metres.
The drilling results confirm the continuity of the zones, and indicate
that they could be wider than previously interpreted on different sections.
Historically, holes drilled by previous owners were only partially assayed for
intersections containing visible veinlets. Recent experience gained by
Aurizon, indicates that a more systematic assaying of the drill core can
extend the width of the mineralized zone beyond the visible veinlets.Western extension
-----------------Infill drilling was performed on a 100 metre by 100 metre spacing along
the western extension. Drilling is complete and all assays have been received.
The mineralization is usually restricted to the South zones. The zone is
usually narrower, averaging 3 to 5 metres, but in certain places, larger
widths and higher grades have been intersected. For example, hole JA-139
intersected 4.7 grams of gold per tonne over 29.5 metres. The geological model
is currently being reviewed by Aurizon in order to update the mineral resource
in this area.Eastern extension
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On the eastern extension, the zones are cut by a north-south diabase dyke
on the eastern extension. Step out drilling along the lateral and dip
extensions returned the following high grade intersections along the South
zone:
- Hole JA-184, located at the edge of the existing inferred mineral
resources contour, returned 3.9 grams of gold per tonne over 11.8
metres, including 12.6 grams of gold per tonne over 1.5 metres.
- Hole JA-172, located 200 metres east and 100 metres below the
existing mineral resource contour, returned 1.4 grams of gold per
tonne over 35.7 metres.
- Hole JA-142, located 250 metres east and 50 metres below the existing
mineral resource contour, returned 2.4 grams of gold per tonne over
22.4 metres, including 6.4 grams of gold per tonne over 4.5 metres.
- Hole JA-278, located 83 metres below the proposed pit plan outline,
returned 17.7 grams of gold per tonne over 5.0 metres, including 53.5
and 9.0 grams of gold per tonne each, over 1.5 metres. Mineralization
is associated with visible gold in crosscutting veinlets.
Dip Extension
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Three holes were drilled between depths of 500 metres and 700 metres to
test the depth extension of the mineralization below the west side of the
proposed main pit. Two holes, (JA-137 and JA-125) intersected the North Zone
and returned respectively values of 1.2 grams of gold per tonne over 21.0
metres and 1.5 grams of gold per tonne over 57.0 metres including 4.0 grams of
gold per tonne over 12.8 metres. Hole JA-137 also intersected the south zone,
as did hole JA-135. These holes returned respectively 1.7 grams of gold per
tonne over 29.2 metres including 5.7 grams of gold per tonne over 4.0 metres,
and 1.4 grams of gold per tonne over 12.4 metres. Further drilling is planned
for later in the year to test the dip extension below 700 metres.
Preliminary Assessment Report
-----------------------------The BBA Preliminary Assessment Report concluded that based upon the
September 2007 mineral resources estimate for the East block (Hosco) above the
200 metre level, the project is potentially feasible as a stand alone open-pit
mine operation and recommended that additional work be undertaken to advance
the project to the pre-feasibility stage. In addition the report provided
guidelines on the environmental risks.
Based on the preliminary pit optimization studies and mine design in the
report, diluted in pit resource contained in the detailed pit design amounts
to 9.08 million tonnes in the indicated category and 9.07 million tonnes in
the inferred category at a combined average grade of 1.5 grams of gold per
tonne, based on a cut-off grade of 0.5 grams of gold per tonne. The overall
life of mine strip ratio is estimated at 3.4 tonnes of waste per tonne of ore,
with an inter-ramp pit slope of 55 degrees. Total metal recovered is estimated
at 653,000 ounces of gold assuming a mill recovery of 77%.
Outlook
Infill drilling on 25 metre spacing, is expected to be completed early in
the fourth quarter, 2008. Aurizon expects to receive an updated resource
estimate on the Joanna Gold Project in the fourth quarter of 2008, and has
appointed BBA to prepare the pre-feasibility study, which will be initiated
upon completion of the updated resource estimate. Roche Ltd. has been
appointed to complete the required environmental studies. The pre-feasibility
study will include the results of the expanded drill program, resource
modelling and metallurgical testwork.
The completion of the infill drilling program is an important requirement
for the preparation of the pre-feasibility study. Following the infill
drilling program, Aurizon intends to resume its exploration drilling
activities, testing the dip extension below 700 metres, and geophysical and
geochemical targets outside of the main orebody.
Quality Control
Core assays are performed on core sawed in quarter or in half, with
standard fire assay procedures and atomic absorption finition. Certified
reference material and blanks are inserted in the sample sequence for quality
control. Assay checking on the pulp and reject samples are carried out
systematically. For additional information on Quality Assurance and Quality
control ("QA/QC"), refer to the previously mentioned Preliminary Assessment
Report. Initially, exploration primary assaying was performed at Labexpert of
Rouyn-Noranda and check assays were carried out by ALS Chemex of Val D'Or.
Currently, the exploration primary assaying is performed at ALS Chemex of Val
d'Or and confirmatory check assays are carried out by Bourlamaque laboratory
of Val d'Or.
Drill hole planning, implementation and the quality control program is
supervised by Martin Demers P.Geo., Exploration manager, an appropriately
qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Demers is also
responsible for the scientific and technical information in this news release.
Additional Information
One sketch is attached showing the Joanna area. Detailed results from the
additional holes drilled are reported in a separate table. All other
information previously released on the Joanna Project is also available on the
Aurizon website.
To view the sketch showing the Joanna area please click on the following
link:
http://files.newswire.ca/734/AurizonJoanna.pdf
About Aurizon
Aurizon is a gold producer with a growth strategy focused on developing
its existing projects in the Abitibi region of north-western Quebec, one of
the world's most favourable mining jurisdictions and prolific gold and base
metal regions, and by increasing its asset base through accretive
transactions. Aurizon shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol "ARZ" and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "AZK".
Additional information on Aurizon and its properties is available on Aurizon's
website at www.aurizon.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This News Release contains "forward-looking statements". These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding estimated mineral resources, anticipated effect of recent drilling
results on the Joanna project, a preliminary assessment, timing of a
pre-feasibility study, and future work programs. Forward-looking statements
express, as at the date of this News Release, the Company's plans, estimates,
forecasts, projections, expectations, or beliefs as to future events or
results and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation to
update these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based
on certain assumptions, including, with respect to mineral resource estimates,
the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based, as set
out in the technical report for the property, and involve risks and
uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove
to be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause
results or events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to
conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; future prices of gold; possible variations in ore
reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the
mining industry; and other risks more fully described in Aurizon's Annual
Information Form filed with the Securities Commissions of the provinces of
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, and in Aurizon's
Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. These documents are available on Sedar at www.sedar.com
and on Edgar at www.sec.gov.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US READERS
As a British Columbia corporation, the Company is subject to certain
rules and regulations issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission
("BC Securities Commission"). The Company is required to provide detailed
information regarding its properties including mineralization, drilling,
sampling and analysis, security of samples and mineral resource and mineral
reserve estimates. Further, the Company describes mineral resources associated
with its properties utilizing terminology such as "indicated" or "inferred"
which terms are recognized by Canadian regulations but are not recognized by
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Regarding Mineral Resources
The SEC allows mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to
disclose only those mineral deposits they can economically and legally extract
or produce. The Company may use certain terms in this document, such as
"mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred resources"
that are recognized and mandated by Canadian securities regulators but are not
recognized by the SEC.
This News Release may use the term "indicated" resources. U.S. readers
are cautioned that while that term is recognized and required by Canadian
regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. U.S. investors are cautioned not
to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in this category will ever
be converted into mineral reserves.
This News Release may also use the term "inferred" resources. U.S.
readers are cautioned that while this term is recognized and required by
Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. "Inferred resources" have
a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as
to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any
part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher
category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources may
not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare
cases. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an
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Infill south zone Mineralized Intersections
Gold Length
Grade along True
East From To (grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-08-267 8250 183.0 195.0 1.0 12.0 10.8 S
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JA-08-274 8300 159.0 169.5 1.5 10.5 9.7 S
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JA-08-279 8300 106.5 124.5 1.0 18.0 17.6 S
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JA-08-284 8350 100.5 111.0 2.6 10.5 8.3 S
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JA-08-180 8351 10.5 27.0 1.5 16.5 16.2 S
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JA-08-187 8376 30.0 43.5 3.5 13.5 10.6 S
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JA-08-166 8400 31.5 42.0 2.7 10.5 10.3 S
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JA-08-167 8400 36.0 57.0 1.4 21.0 17.3 S
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JA-08-169 8425 33.0 51.0 1.4 18.0 14.9 S
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JA-08-170 8425 30.0 40.5 1.6 10.5 10.3 S
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JA-08-169 8425 33.0 51.0 1.4 18.0 14.9 S
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JA-08-194 8450 8.3 30.0 1.5 21.7 16.7 S
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JA-08-193 8450 10.5 24.0 2.7 13.5 13.2 S
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JA-08-203 8475 177.0 196.5 1.2 19.5 17.0 S
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JA-08-204 8475 162.0 184.5 2.0 22.5 20.2 S
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JA-08-236 8500 229.5 243.0 1.6 13.5 12.2 S
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JA-08-235 8500 211.5 240.0 1.3 28.5 26.9 S
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JA-08-234 8500 195.0 222.0 1.4 27.0 25.8 S
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JA-08-209 8524 133.5 156.0 1.6 22.5 19.8 S
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JA-08-253 8525 255.0 265.5 2.7 10.5 9.5 S
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JA-08-252 8525 199.5 214.5 1.4 15.0 14.2 S
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JA-08-254 8625 231.0 246.0 1.9 15.0 13.1 S
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JA-08-222 8546 181.5 204.0 2.0 22.5 21.6 S
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JA-08-222 8546 225.0 240.0 2.0 15.0 14.4 S
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JA-08-211 8550 129.0 142.4 1.9 13.4 12.6 S
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JA-08-200 8650 274.5 294.0 2.9 19.5 18.5 S
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JA-08-201 8650 249.0 270.0 2.0 21.0 19.7 S
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JA-08-258 8700 238.5 267.0 1.4 28.5 25.6 S
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JA-08-217 8700 114.0 139.5 3.6 25.5 24.8 S
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JA-08-224 8725 84.0 115.5 2.2 31.5 30.7 S
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JA-08-225 8725 120.0 133.5 3.4 13.5 12.5 S
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JA-08-261 8725 229.5 261.0 2.2 31.5 28.6 S
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JA-08-226 8725 94.5 106.5 1.2 12.0 10.2 S
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JA-08-215 8750 207.0 220.5 1.1 13.5 12.7 S
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JA-08-213 8750 228.0 238.5 1.1 10.5 10.4 S
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JA-08-214 8750 238.5 258.0 1.2 19.5 18.8 S
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JA-08-215 8750 246.0 274.5 1.5 28.5 26.9 S
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JA-08-238 8750 112.5 141.0 1.6 28.5 26.8 S
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JA-08-239 8750 126.0 160.5 1.3 34.5 30.6 S
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JA-08-131 8775 82.5 91.5 1.4 9.0 8.3 S
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JA-08-132 8775 130.5 151.5 1.3 21.0 17.8 S
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Infill south zone
East From To Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-07-133 8350
Awaiting
additional
assays 172.5 190.5 1.0 18.0 17.5 S
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JA-08-229 8800 222.0 232.5 1.6 10.5 9.9 S
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JA-08-227 8800 252.0 270.0 2.0 18.0 17.6 S
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JA-08-228 8800 211.5 226.5 1.3 15.0 14.5 S
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JA-08-243 8825 106.5 141.0 1.3 34.5 33.6 S
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JA-08-244 8825 118.5 147.0 2.0 28.5 26.9 S
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JA-08-245 8825 115.5 142.5 2.6 27.0 26.4 S
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JA-08-246 8825 126.0 160.5 1.2 34.5 30.2 S
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JA-08-247 8825 175.5 213.0 1.0 37.5 36.8 S
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JA-08-248 8825 172.5 226.5 1.1 54.0 51.8 S
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JA-08-249 8825 205.5 240.0 1.2 34.5 32.7 S
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JA-08-250 8825 175.5 196.5 1.0 21.0 18.9 S
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JA-08-241 8850 210.0 226.5 1.1 16.5 15.8 S
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JA-08-240 8850 235.5 261.0 1.5 25.5 24.6 S
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JA-08-231 8874 192.0 214.5 1.2 22.5 19.5 S
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JA-08-232 8874 226.5 243.0 1.4 16.5 13.6 S
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JA-08-230 8872 160.5 220.5 1.8 60.0 57.7 S
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JA-08-255 8900 190.5 204.0 1.4 13.5 12.5 S
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JA-08-256 8900 202.5 213.0 1.8 10.5 9.4 S
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JA-08-210 8900 127.5 159.0 1.1 31.5 31.1 S
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JA-08-218 8900 93.0 115.5 1.3 22.5 22.2 S
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JA-08-218 8900 55.5 69.0 1.0 13.5 13.3 S
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JA-08-212 8925 118.5 142.5 1.2 24.0 22.5 S
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JA-08-219 8926 163.5 181.5 1.2 18.0 17.3 S
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JA-08-220 8926 147.0 162.0 1.2 15.0 13.5 S
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JA-08-221 8926 171.0 184.5 1.0 13.5 11.4 S
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JA-08-195 9025 175.5 198.0 1.5 22.5 21.9 S
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JA-08-197 9075 70.5 88.5 1.1 18.0 17.6 S
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JA-08-198 9075 123.0 156.0 1.3 33.0 30.6 S
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Infill north zone
Mineralized Intersections
East To From Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-08-266 8200 150.0 175.5 1.4 25.5 21.9 N
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JA-08-268 8201 61.5 73.5 1.0 12.0 10.0 N
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JA-08-271 8250 19.5 34.5 1.8 15.0 14.7 N
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JA-08-279 8300 24.0 34.5 1.1 10.5 10.2 N
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JA-08-272 8301 22.5 33.0 1.0 10.5 9.7 N
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JA-08-204 8475 90.0 108.0 1.0 18.0 16.1 N
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JA-08-203 8475 88.5 115.5 1.1 27.0 22.6 N
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JA-08-234 8500 138.0 163.5 1.3 25.5 24.3 N
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JA-08-235 8500 139.5 163.5 1.0 24.0 22.5 N
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JA-08-236 8500 145.5 171.0 1.0 25.5 22.9 N
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JA-08-233 8500 135.0 160.5 1.2 25.5 24.8 N
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JA-08-209 8524 72.0 93.0 1.4 21.0 18.3 N
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JA-08-252 8525 135.0 156.0 1.7 21.0 19.9 N
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JA-08-257 8625 112.5 145.5 2.0 33.0 26.9 N
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JA-08-223 8549 133.5 165.0 1.0 31.5 28.4 N
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JA-08-211 8550 70.5 87.0 1.2 16.5 15.4 N
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JA-08-254 8625 153.0 175.5 1.0 22.5 19.6 N
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JA-08-200 8650 165.0 189.0 1.4 24.0 22.6 N
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JA-08-201 8650 166.5 180.0 1.4 13.5 12.5 N
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JA-08-202 8650 156.0 178.5 1.0 22.5 22.0 N
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JA-08-212 8925 21.9 27.3 1.7 5.4 5.0 N
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JA-08-260 9050 112.5 132.0 1.3 19.5 18.1 N
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West extension - south zone
Mineralized Intersections
East From To Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-08-183 6800 94.5 96.0 2.1 1.5 1.4
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JA-08-159 7150 159 163.5 1.4 4.5 4.4 S
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JA-08-149 7300 331.5 333.0 1.2 3.0 2.9 S
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JA-08-168 7325 148.5 159.0 1.3 10.5 8.4 S
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JA-08-139(*)7325 66.0 96.0 4.7 30.0 29.5 S
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JA-08-141 7454 163.5 168.0 2.6 4.5 4.4 S
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JA-08-143 7550 153.0 156.0 2.6 3.0 3.0 S
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JA-08-145 7622 111.0 114.0 1.5 3.0 2.9 S
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JA-08-162 7701 138.0 142.5 1.1 4.5 4.4 S
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JA-08-173 8250 27.0 43.5 3.2 16.5 16.2 S
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(*) Previously Reported
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West extension - north zone
Mineralized Intersections
East From To Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-08-150 7998 73.5 87.0 2.3 13.5 13.2 N
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JA-08-154 7875 67.5 90.0 0.9 22.5 22.2 N
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East extension - south zone
Mineralized Intersections
East From To Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (metres) (metres) Zone
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JA-07-134 9100 133.5 148.5 0.8 15.0 14.3 S
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JA-08-147 9100 78.0 88.5 1.3 10.5 10.0 S
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JA-08-270 9150 159.0 183.0 1.0 24.0 22.9 S
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JA-08-151 9200 78.0 97.5 1.2 19.5 19.0 S
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JA-08-276 9200 162.0 180.0 1.5 18.0 17.6 S
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JA-08-278 9250 180.0 185.5 17.7 5.5 5.0 S
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JA-08-160 9250 42 54 0.7 12 11.8 S
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JA-08-156 9250 88.5 97.5 2.1 9.0 8.5 S
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JA-08-153 9300 71.4 76.5 0.9 5.1 4.4 S
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JA-08-158 9400 160.5 172.5 1.1 12.0 11.8 S
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JA-08-161 9400 54 61.5 1.4 7.5 7.4 S
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JA-08-189 9450 175.5 180.6 2.3 5.1 5.0 S
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JA-08-184 9500 120.0 132.0 3.9 12.0 11.8 S
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JA-08-140 9500 111.0 132.0 1.1 21.0 20.5 S
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JA-08-163 9549 232.5 237.0 1.7 4.5 4.3 S
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JA-08-172 9654 261.0 298.5 1.4 37.5 35.7 S
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JA-08-148 9605 127.5 132.0 0.9 4.5 4.4 S
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JA-08-142 9675 153.0 175.5 2.4 22.5 22.4 S
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Dip extension
Mineralized Intersections
East From To Gold Length
Grade along True
(grams/ the hole Width
Hole (metres) (metres) (metres) tonne) (m) (m) Zone
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JA-08-137 8100 648.0 681.0 1.7 33.0 29.2 S
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JA-08-137 8100 522.0 546.0 1.2 24.0 21.0 N
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JA-08-135 8198 775.5 789.0 1.4 13.5 12.4 S
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JA-08-125 8300 607.5 667.5 1.3 60.0 57.0 N
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For further information: AURIZON MINES LTD.: David Hall, President and
C.E.O., Telephone: (604) 687-6600, Toll Free: 1-888-411-GOLD, Fax: (604)
687-3932; Michel Gilbert, Vice President, Telephone: (819) 874-4511, Fax:
(819) 874-3391, Web Site: www.aurizon.com, Email: info@aurizon.com; or Renmark
Financial Communications Inc., 2080 Rene-Levesque Blvd. West, Montreal, QC,
H3H 1R6, Barry Mire: bmire@renmarkfinancial.com; Jen Power:
jpower@renmarkfinancial.com, Tel: (514) 939-3989, Fax: (514) 939-3717
