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Gold/Mining/Energy : Mountain Lake Resources Ltd ( MOA) VSE

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To: Peter H. who wrote (265)2/9/1999 9:48:00 AM
From: Peter H.  Read Replies (2) of 598
 
Here it is! Mooi River diamonds.

MOUNTAIN LAKE STARTS DIAMOND PRODUCTION IN SOUTH
AFRICA

VANCOUVER, B.C.--

Mountain Lake Resources Inc. (MOA-VSE) is pleased to report
that following a recent trip to South Africa by Mountain Lake's
president, the exploration phases of the Klipgat 18 Concession
is completed. This Concession is located on the flank of the
Mooi River, Western Transvaal where over 250,000 carats of high
gem quality diamonds have been mined from this district.

The exploration program outlined 11 million tons of
diamondiferous gravel and a decision to commence production at
a rate of up to a maximum of 62,000 tons per month has been
taken by the mining contractor, JOEK Diamante. Four 14 foot
pans will be used to process the gravel estimated to have a
grade of 1.8 carats per 100 tons. It is anticipated that this
production will yield 1,100 carats per month (22 working days)
valued at between U.S. $450 to $500 per carat. A sealed SORTEX
Machine will be used to process the concentrates and hence
monitor the security of the diamond production.

Under an existing agreement between Mountain Lake and JOEK
Diamante, Mountain Lake will receive 15% of the gross proceeds
from the sale of the diamonds. This project will provide cash
flow to our Company which will be used to finance other
exploration projects.

It is of interest to note that the same diamondiferous
"gravel-run" on Klipgat 18 extends into the neighbouring
concession called Goedgedacht 27 where a very successful mining
operation has been ongoing for the last eight years. These
local miners are currently mining 35,000 tons per month
yielding 630 carats currently valued at U.S. $520 per carat.

Regarding the Nooitgedacht 131, Harbeestlaagte 146 and
Zwartrand 145 Concessions, previously optioned to Ashton
Mining, there are several interested parties who are currently
carrying out their due diligence with the objective of doing a
50,000 ton bulk sample test leading to a production decision.

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