SEMAFO Reports Mana Diamond Drilling Results - In-fill Drilling Results
Confirm Continuity of Wona Deep Zone
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The Company's 2009 exploration program at Mana began in April and remains in progress. As at
The current drilling program confirms the NE at-depth high-grade extension of the Wona zone. Initial reference to this potential mineralization was made in SEMAFO's press releases dated
Recent drilling results validate the continuity of mineralized zones at-depth as reported in SEMAFO's press release dated
Drill hole WDC159 on Section 18100N validates the mineralization identified by hole WDC130 (refer to press release dated
The following table presents the drill results including the main mineralized intersections and high-grade values.
DDH Intersections At-Depth Wona Deep ------------------------------------------------------------------------- DDH No. Section From To Au / Length* ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC142(xx) 16650 482 500.4 1.67 g/t / 18.4 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC142(xx) 16650 511.5 535 2.57 g/t / 23.5 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC143(xx) 17400 332.8 370.3 2.54 g/t / 37.5 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC147 16550 162 186 3.90 g/t / 24 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC148 16875 196 236.7 3.78 g/t / 40.7 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC149 16975 266 326.5 3.61 g/t / 60.5 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC150 16550 264.6 271.4 3.59 g/t / 6.80 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC151 16925 308 358.6 3.02 g/t / 50.6 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC152 16975 207 211 2.16 g/t / 4 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC153 17025 300.4 314.6 2.81 g/t / 14.2 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC153 17025 335.2 349.5 3.07 g/t / 14.3 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC154 16825 232 282.6 3.08 g/t / 50.6 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC155 16925 264 284 3.23 g/t / 20 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC155 16925 292 303 2.68 g/t / 11 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC156 16600 Assays are pending ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC157 16825 172 194.6 4.19 g/t / 22.6 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC158 16925 201 216 3.41 g/t / 15 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC159 18100 10 34 1.15 g/t / 24 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC160 16825 Assays are pending ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC161 16850 543.3 546.3 2.71 g/t / 3 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC162 16875 156 181 3.20 g/t / 25 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC163 16900 315 344 2.45 g/t / 29 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WDC164 16925 137.6 169.4 2.80 g/t / 31.8 m ------------------------------------------------------------------------- * All lengths are measured along the hole axis; additional information is required to determine true widths. (xx) Drill hole was reported in previous press release with assays pending. This press release contains a map, click here to view full document: http://files.newswire.ca/357/Semafo-Mana.doc
The drill holes described above are presented on the attached longitudinal section displaying contoured grade-thickness product. The longitudinal schematic shows the mineralization trend along with previously reported drill holes.
The drilling programs were designed and managed locally by Dofinta Bondé, Mana Mineral's Exploration Chief Geologist and
All individual samples represent approximately one-meter in length of core which was sawn in half. Half of the core is kept on site for reference and its counterpart is sent for preparation and gold assaying at the ALS Chemex laboratories in
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SEMAFO is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and accordingly, actual results and future events could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Forward-looking statements include words such as "continue", "accentuate", "remains", "in progress", "evolving", "trend", "evolve", "become", "maintaining", "strengthening", "increase" and other similar expressions. Factors that could cause future results or events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include our ability to continue or complete our 2009 exploration program at Mana, the ability of drill hole WDC159 on Section 18100N to further validate the mineralization identified by hole WDC130, fluctuation in the price of gold, mining industry risks, uncertainty as to calculation of mineral reserves and resources, delays and other risks described in the Company's documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company is of the opinion that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers can find further information with respect to risks in the Company's 2008 Annual MD&A, as updated in the 2009 First Quarter MD&A, 2009 Second Quarter MD&A and 2009 Third Quarter MD&A, and other filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedar.com. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
For further information: SEMAFO: Benoit La Salle, President & CEO, (514) 744-4408, Toll-Free: 1-888-744-4408, [email protected]; Sofia St Laurent, Communications, (514) 744-4408, Toll-Free: 1-888-744-4408, [email protected]
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