Silver Eagle Mines Announces Significant Resources IncreaseMarketwire
Silver Eagle Mines Inc.
October 17, 2007 - 09:50:28 AM
Silver Eagle Mines Announces Significant Resources Increase
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 17, 2007) - Silver Eagle Mines Inc.
(TSX:SEG) is pleased to report an increase in indicated resources in excess of
500%, at its wholly owned Miguel Auza Property in Zacatecas, Mexico. Since
announcing its initial resource estimate in April of 2006, an intensive
diamond drill campaign has resulted in an increase in the indicated resource
from 3.2M oz Ag Eq(2) to 21.1M oz Ag Eq(1) while the inferred resource has
decreased slightly, from 9.4M oz Ag Eq(2) to 9.1M oz Ag Eq(1). Wayne Valliant
P.Geo., of Scott Wilson Roscoe Postle Associates Inc has audited and approved
our updated resource estimate and is preparing the technical report.
The following tables summarize the new indicated and inferred resource
estimates, respectively, as approved by Mr. Valliant:
Indicated Mineral Resources
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Contained
Zone Tonnes Grade Metal
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Au Ag Pb Zn Ag Eq Ag Eq
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(t x 1,000)) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (g/t) (Oz x 1,000)
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Calvario A 1,496 0.18 147 2.08 2.13 326 15,698
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Calvario B 169 0.21 120 2.40 3.09 357 1,940
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Milagro 351 0.17 143 1.88 1.86 302 3,414
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Total
Indicated 2,016 0.18 144 2.07 2.16 325 21,052
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Inferred Mineral Resources
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Contained
Zone Tonnes Grade Metal
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Au Ag Pb Zn Ag Eq Ag Eq
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(t x 1,000)) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (g/t) (Oz x 1,000)
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Calvario A 476 0.19 150 1.32 1.28 272 4,153
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Calvario B 19 0.06 56 1.02 0.64 124 77
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Calvario C 122 0.14 130 1.84 1.28 259 1,013
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North 177 0.22 625 0.63 0.44 676 3,840
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Total
Inferred 794 0.20 250 1.24 1.08 356 9,083
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(1). The October 2007 Resource estimate was prepared under the supervision
of Silver Eagle's qualified person Dr. Christopher Hodgson, P, Eng., and
audited by Wayne Valliant P.Geo., of Scott Wilson Roscoe Postle Associates
Inc.
- CIM definitions were followed for mineral resources.
- Indicated mineral resources were estimated using a cutoff net smelter
return of US$ 40, based on metal prices, plant recoveries, and smelter
terms as per notes below.
- Inferred mineral resources were estimated using a cutoff net smelter
return of US$ 30, based on metal prices, plant recoveries, and smelter
terms as per notes below.
- A minimum mining width of 1.0 m was used.
- Equivalent Ag grades and contained ounces were estimated based on
US$600/oz gold, US$11/oz silver, US$0.65/lb lead, and US$1.00/lb zinc.
- Equivalent Ag grades and contained ounces were estimated based on gold,
silver, lead, and zinc plant recoveries as per the most recent
metallurgical test work and smelter terms.
- Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated
economic viability.
- Rows and columns may not add exactly due to rounding.
(2). The resource information presented in the April 2006 resource estimate
Technical Report and used herein was prepared under the supervision of an
independent "Qualified Person" within the meaning of National Instrument
43-101 and is contained in a report entitled "Technical Report Miguel Auza
Property" by Wayne Valliant, P. Geo, dated April 2006 which was prepared in
accordance with National Instrument 43-101. The report is available for
inspection at the Company's office during business hours. Silver
equivalents were calculated using US$450/oz Au; US$7.00/oz Ag;
US$0.40/lb Pb; US$0.60/lb Zn. The cut-off NSR value included a 70% overall
mill + smelter recovery as determined by preliminary metallurgical test
work.
Silver Eagle's President and CEO, Mr. Terrence Byberg, said "We are very
pleased with the resource update and will form the basis of the
pre-feasibility study currently in progress in respect of the Miguel Auza
Mine. Our diamond drilling program will continue at the mine site with a goal
of further enhancing the resource and life of mine plan. To this end, we
currently have one contracted drill and two Company owned drills working on
the Property from surface. We are also in the process of purchasing an
additional diamond drill which can be used either on surface or underground".
Silver Eagle will be taking part in the Cambridge House Toronto Resource
Investment Conference being held at the Metro Convention Centre on October
21/22, at Booth 317.
ABOUT SILVER EAGLE
Silver Eagle Mines Inc. is a TSX-listed (TSX:SEG), Canadian-based mining
company exploring and redeveloping an historic silver property in the heart of
the Mexican precious metals belt. The Company's primary asset is its
wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary San Pedro Resources, S.A. de C.V., which
controls the fully permitted Miguel Auza Mine and adjacent properties in
Zacatecas, Mexico. The property includes the mineral rights to 41,498
hectares, hosts past producing mines, and has all necessary infrastructure and
a trained mining work force nearby. The present resource consists of an
indicated mineral resource of 21.1M oz Ag Eq(1) and inferred mineral resource
of 9.1M oz Ag Eq(1). The Miguel Auza Mine generated its first revenue earlier
this year and is currently processing a 30,000 tonne bulk sample through its
on-site mill which has been expanded to a daily capacity of up to 200 tonnes
per day of oxides. Silver Eagle continues to diamond drill the Miguel Auza
Mine site with 3 drill rigs and has also commenced a preliminary exploration
program on its other Mexican properties, outside the Miguel Auza Mine area.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SILVER EAGLE MINES INC.
Terrence H. Byberg, President & CEO
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line. Well I'm happy!
24 million EQ oz's easily, that is with a slightly higher $.65 lead EQ
We are talking major upgrade to indicated resources here!!!