San Gonzalo Bulk Sampling Program Update
It is interesting to note during the advance of the decline, a small vein was intersected on February 4.ÊMineralization and rusty brown staining of the vein material were noted. This is encouraging and suggests that there could be other potential unknown parallel veins or structures that could be encountered while driving the ramp.
Construction of the mine surface facilities near the entrance to the decline is making good progress, the fuel storage tank with its containment is nearly complete and foundations for the mechanic shop and mine office have been poured with roof and cladding to be installed.
At the process plant, the issues with the power company (CFE) have been resolved and commissioning of the new jaw crusher has been completed with no major mechanical or electrical deficiencies. The 41/4ft Symons cone crusher with all new bushings and socket liner is slated for testing this together with the 8x6 ball mill.
Laboratory supplies are currently being purchased in preparation for putting the mine laboratory facilities back into service with the hiring of the assayer. The new AA machine is now on site and commissioning, training and testing is scheduled to begin once a suitable date with the supplier can be arranged.
Metallurgical testing of stockpile material has been completed by SGS Labs in
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