To: Claude Cormier who wrote (571 ) 6/9/1999 7:53:00 PM From: Spiney Respond to of 1285
Cadre progressing with Caroni River project development Cadre Resources Ltd CSL Shares issued 4,063,218 Jun 9 close $0.69 Wed 9 Jun 99 News Release Mr. R. Page Chilcott reports Corporate representatives from Teck Corporation, Martin Marietta Aggregate and Cantex Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., have confirmed their interest in joining Cadre in development of the Caroni River project. They recognize the substantial potential for large-scale regional exploitation. During their recent visit to Venezuela, activities included site inspection, aerial reconnaissance and infrastructure assessment. The viability of potential related transportation and ship loading infrastructure was also examined. Discussions were held with local interested and supportive groups including shipping/tug and barge interests, site developers and dredge operators. The aerial reconnaissance survey of the lower Caroni confirmed the significant potential of the area for exploitation. Continuing sampling and testing of the sand and gravel continues to be very reassuring and confirms earlier analyses. Indications are ASTM specs can be met, and a substantial market exists within the Caribbean basin for all of this high-quality quartz content material. Martin Marietta and Teck Corp. are proceeding with their own financial models as marketers and operators, respectively. The next stage forward is standard due diligence, geophysics and bulk sampling to determine potential tonnage. Cadre, Martin Marietta and Teck are proceeding with financing discussions among themselves and with outside interests. It is anticipated that another visit to Venezuela shortly, will confirm the political willingness of the Venezuelan administration. Earlier discussions have been very supportive of environmentally sound exploitation of the lower Caroni.