Experimental work by Mosquito Creek

An experimental mining program is under way at the Mosquito Creek Gold Mining property in the Wells- Barkerville area of B.C. The work follows closely the termination of its option agreement with Hecla Mining which outlined a high grade ore shoot on the No 2 level. So far, about 1,500 tons of ore grading 0.87 oz gold per ton have been processed through the mill on a batch basis. Recoveries have been 95% and 1,240 oz were generated from the milling program. Operations were suspended Nov 20 and ore is being stockpiled for milling next spring, says the company.

Mosquito Creek is trying to arrange an interim financing package prior to seeking comprehensive funding for exploration and development work which would be a prerequisite for full-scale production.