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To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/4/1999 9:48:00 AM
From: Gord Bolton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2006

Hello George, How accurate can a little 200 tonne sample be in predicting grade for a diamond mine anyway? Final Results and Valuation of Diamonds for M-1 Bulk Sample September 25th, 1997 SouthernEra Resources Limited (SUF-TSE) is pleased to announce the final results of its bulk sample from the M-1 kimberlite pipe on the farm Marsfontein (SUF- 65%, Randgold and Exploration 35%), at its Klipspringer Project in South Africa. The indicated grade is 335 carats per hundred tonnes (cpht). This confirms the earlier grade results previously announced (Press Releases 11-08-97 and 03-09-97). Valuations have been recently completed on a 441 carat parcel of M-1 diamonds by three independent, Antwerp-based diamantaires. The average of the three values is $US142.58, with the individual values for the parcel ranging from $US131.76 to $US156.29 per carat. The sample material, comprising 144.6 dry tonnes of M-1 kimberlite, has been completely processed, with 484 carats recovered to date, for an average grade of 335 carats per hundred tonnes (cpht). The average size of the diamonds recovered is 0.32 carats. 97 diamonds over one carat, with a total weight of 177.8 carats, were recovered. Of these, 26 are larger than 2 carats (weighing 78.3 carats), 11 larger than 3 carats (weighing 50.3 carats), and 2 larger than 5 carats (weighing 14.2 carats). This material was recovered from 95 percussion and reverse circulation drill holes, completed to depths of from 10 to 165 metres, which cover the surface expression of the kimberlite. Approximately 8.65 tonnes of the total sample represents kimberlite recovered from deeper drill holes (40-165m depths), and this material was processed separately. Diamonds weighing 32.4 carats were recovered from this sample, for a grade of 375 cpht. This parcel includes 7 stones larger than 1 carat, having a combined total weight of 13.4 carats. Despite the relatively small size of this sample, the consistent high grades at depth support the Company's belief that the grades encountered so far at M-1 are not enhanced by surficial enrichment. The M-1 kimberlite, with a drill inferred resource of 685,000 tonnes to a depth of 100 metres, and an indicated in situ value of approximately $US450 per tonne, represents an opportunity for generating significant early cash flow from the Klipspringer Project, through cost effective open cast mining. The ongoing work program at Klipspringer is focusing on advanced exploration and development work leading to a feasibility recommendation for the Marsfontein M-1 kimberlite, as well as continued underground development and bulk sampling on the Leopard Fissure system. Elsewhere, delineation drilling is continuing on the Sugarbird kimberlites, and on other targets in the Klipspringer property holdings. Management is very encouraged by these results, which indicate that the M-1 pipe has one of the highest reported values per tonne of any known primary kimberlite. For more information please contact: Christopher M.H. Jennings, President A. Lee Barker, Vice President George V. Albino, Chief Geologist Kim Freeman, Chief Mining Engineer Nicholas Sayce, Investor Relations Telephone: (416) 359-9282 Fax: (416) 359-9141 Folks with a wait and see attitude should take note. DEBEERS did not wait for the M1 to go into production to make their move. Winspear has proved up tonnage of at least 20 times the M1 pipe and of similar value per tonne. The show may be all over before the drilling is done or the 7000 tonne bulk sample is released. PS George, Where is the 8 meter intersection? Is this part of the NW section? Which drill holes were withheld for 13 months? When were they drilled and when were they released? DEBEERs were fairly impressed by SUF's 144 tonne bulk sample. Do you know some boneheads in San Franciso that know more about diamond mines than DEBEERS? In your estimation are pipes usually nore consistent in grade than dykes? Could you provide some examples?

To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/4/1999 10:49:00 AM
From: Chas.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2006

In reality, Aber may think that Wsp has let too much out of the bag....not too little!

To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/4/1999 10:49:00 AM
From: teevee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2006

George, I find your comments in general, along with Mr. Shapray's statement of claims to be rather turgescent, on the verge of laughable. regards, teevee

To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/4/1999 11:04:00 AM
From: Rocket Red	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2006

George Aber as well could be in the boat as your claiming Winspear is. Who caused Shareholders pain when Aber never participated in 1998 program.Aber was plain and simple degraded Winspear Shareholders. Thats the Reason Bob Bishop told all his Clients to Sell Winspear in the Spring of 1998. Cheers

To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/4/1999 2:55:00 PM
From: Tomato	Respond to of 2006

Hi George, Two questions. 1. You say, "Release of Jun 98 valuations citing 301US PER carat values based on 200 ton bulk samples. A forced press release by Winspear after being scrutinized by analysts after the SF Gold Show" WSP wasn't at the '98 SF Gold Show, or if they were there, they were hiding somewhere, 'cause I couldn't find them. So either you're talking about something at the '97 SF Gold Show or maybe you mean another city's gold show? I assume from the chronological order in your question you're not talking about something that happened before 6/98? The SF Gold Show was at the end of Nov and/or beginning of Dec. '98. 2. Isn't it impossible for WSP to withhold material information unless they are withholding it from ABZ, too? If WSP has to share the info with ABZ, and ABZ gets the info, then ABZ has a req't to issue a NR when they know of a material change the same as WSP does. Yes? No? Happy Easter, The Red One

To: George J. Tromp who wrote (1199)	4/9/1999 2:44:00 PM
From: marcos	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2006

George, this is a copy and paste from a note Sophie wrote to a lurker, in response to this post to which i'm referring, I suppose ... name changed to protect the innocent .... don't shoot me, i'm just the computa player -g- ___________________ "Hi xxxxxxx: There has not been an intersection of 8 metres. Also, Mr. Tromp is well aware of the situation regarding the core he refers to. The drill core was not submitted for caustic fusion for approximately 6 months. Experts were asked to examine the kimberlite to garner more knowledge of the emplacement of the dyke, it's age, it's volatile components etc... information that the Company felt more valuable than finding out the micro-diamond content. As Mr. Tromp is well aware, at that point we already knew that the kimberlitic material in the Snap Lake area was diamondiferous but have always found the structural emplacement of the dyke system, complex. As you know, once caustic fusion is processed, the kimberlite is dissolved and all that remains is diamonds &/or minerals. Valuable data would have therefore been lost on the make-up of the host rock. For a geology / exploration company to want that data is hardly a "premise"! It's kind of part and parcel of the job - studying rocks! Thanks for asking or at least wanting to clarify! I understand the SI is a forum for shareholders to chat informally and there's bound to be a fair amount of mis-understanding or mis-information, but in Mr. Tromp's case, he should know better as he has had the above explained to him. Thanks xxxxxxx: Sophie."