A letter-of-intent agreement with an Algerian geological agency sets the stage for
The 105-sq.-km property includes a zinc-lead deposit with a total resource of 30.2 million tonnes grading 5.5% zinc and 1.4% lead (varying in thickness from 10 and 190 metres), including a higher-grade core of 11 million tonnes grading 10.9% zinc and 3% lead with an average thickness of 50 metres. The land package hosts three additional prospects.
The agreement calls for Breakwater to complete a feasibility study, arrange financing and construct and manage the operation. A US$5-million payment to the geological agency, drawing on net profits, will be made over five years. A 5% net smelter return royalty will be shared by the Algerian government and the state geological agency.
In other news, Breakwater has arranged financing to complete the US$48-million purchase of
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