Test Run of Paradine Mill Facility Yields Promising Results

WINNIPEG - Winston Gold Corp. reported that the Paradine Mill Facility, near Radersburg Montana., was tested over a one week shift. About 338 tons were processed over the six-day shift and a notable improvement in float circuit recovery was recorded. Gold recoveries in this circuit were in the 80% range after tweaking the chemical reagent mix and increasing the mill feed size from minus ½ inch to ¾ inch mesh. This was supported by Winston Mine's Lead Assayer who observed that the tailings samples look exceptionally clean with little visible mineral content.

"We achieved our goal of transforming the Paradine mill into reliable and efficient operation, well ahead of the deadline," said, Murray Nye, CEO and Director. "Work is now focused on procuring and installing the last key upgrades in time for the next shift rotation."

During the last test run of the Mill, a few additional improvements were identified. Specifically, the electrical starter boxes for the Sub A Cleaner Cells will be replaced as well as a new 3-ply mine belt for the hopper feeder belt. In addition, the tail pulley and associated bearing will also be replaced before the mill will be restarted.