Vancouver — Mini-bulk sampling on
In addition to the large, high-quality stone, five macrodiamonds were recovered from sampling of kimberlite 140-141, including a 1.3-carat stone.
The extraction of the material was part of an evaluation program under the supervision of project operator and partner
The sampling program consisted of five large-diameter drill holes targeting the upper section of kimberlite breccia beds in the southern, higher-grade portion of pipe 140-141. Recovered stones will be used in grade forecasts and to provide preliminary valuations.
Kimberlite 140-141 is showing indications of a significant population of large stones.
The 225-sq.-km Fort la Corne joint venture is owned 42.2% by Kensington Resources, 42.2% by De Beers Canada, and 5.5% by
The project is adjacent to, and northwest of,
The joint venture has budgeted $25.6 million for its exploration and evaluation in 2005.
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