News Release: May 11
DONNER MINERALS LTD. ANNOUNCES DRILLING UNDERWAY
VANCOUVER, May 11 /CNW/ - Donner Minerals Ltd.
VSE Symbol: DML
Harvey Keats, President, reports that drilling has commenced on the South
Voisey Bay Project. Donner, as the South Voisey Bay Project operator, is
conducting a $14.8 million, two phase exploration program. Phase 1 will
consist of gravity and other geophysical surveys along with 22,500 meters of
diamond drilling for $9.2 million. Phase 2, contingent on Phase 1 results,
will consist of an additional 22,500 meters of diamond drilling for $5.6
million.
Three drill rigs are presently operating under the field supervision of
Teck Exploration who are acting as general contractor during the 1998 season.
Two drill rigs are following up 1997 massive sulphide intersections in the
North Gabbro on Donner/Northern Abitibi ground and one drill rig is operating
in the South Gabbro. Drill results will be reported on an ongoing basis
throughout the program.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
DONNER MINERALS LTD.
''Harvey Keats''
President
THE VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
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For further information: Harvey Keats, (604) 683-0564, Toll Free
1-800-909-8311, Fax (604) 602-9311, E-mail donner@bed-rock.com, Web
donner-resources.com |
