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Birim Goldfields Inc.
Denis Simoneau
President
(514) 393-8611 or 1-800-721-8611
(514) 393-1158 (FAX)
e-mail: info@birim.com
Web site: birim.com
or
Birim Goldfields Inc.
David Jones
Investor Relations
(514) 393-8611 or 1-800-721-8611
(514) 393-1158 (FAX)
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Web site: birim.com
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FOR: BIRIM GOLDFIELDS INC.
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MARCH 21, 2000
Birim Expands Drilling at Opon Gold Prospect
MONTREAL, CANADA--Encouraged by the results obtained from a
drilling campaign in February (news release March 7, 2000), Birim
Goldfields Inc. is proceeding to expand exploration on its Opon
gold prospect in Ghana.
A 36-hole (2,155 metres) reverse circulation drilling program
commenced today and follows the 17 holes (1,075 metres) completed
last month. This will test the main mineralized zone to the north
and south of that drilled in February and, as well, will drill a
parallel structure that seems to be taking shape to the east. The
same drill contractor, Geodrill Limited of Perth, Western
Australia, is being employed and the program will continue to be
under the immediate direction of Victor King, Birim's Chief
Operating Officer, based in Accra.
The February drilling defined a broad structure dipping shallowly
at between 25 degrees and 40 degrees to the northwest.
Mineralised intersections also contained a higher grade payshoot
plunging gently to the north within the plane of the main zone.
Sixteen of the seventeen holes drilled intersected gold
mineralization, all in oxide material (saprolite) close to
surface. Current drilling will follow the same pattern as the
previous campaign and will be done along lines 50 metres apart
with collars at 25-metre intervals along each line. Holes are
inclined to the east at -60 degrees with lengths varying between
40 and 100 metres.
Judging by the efficient drilling and excellent ground conditions
encountered in the previous campaign, Birim management expects
this program to be completed by mid-April and looks forward to
releasing results once all assays have been received.
It is useful to remind shareholders that the Opon gold deposit is
located at the southern end of the Dunkwa concession and lies
within two kilometres of Bogoso Mines' northernmost open cast,
currently in production.
Birim Goldfields Inc. is a mining exploration firm whose mission
is to explore and develop gold deposits in Ghana, West Africa.
The Company currently has 23.8 million common shares outstanding.
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