Aurient Resources Ltd. Reports on Status of Bowutu Mountains Exploration Program.HAMILTON, BERMUDA AND CALGARY, ALBERTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Feb. 11, 1997--Aurient (Alberta Stock Exchange Alberta Stock Exchange See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). AUN.) Aurient Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with its joint venture partner Indo Pacific Resources Ltd. a field camp has been established on the old Highlands Gold Ltd. Du River Prospect site. The field party, lead by Highlands Gold's former regional geologist, consists of three geologists and three experienced field assistants, all of whom are intimately familiar with the prospect. In order to define the orientation of the mineralization Mineralization The process by which the body uses minerals to build bone structure. Mentioned in: Rickets mineralization, n the bioprecipitation of an inorganic substance. , a grid soil sampling program has been completed over a 200 metre by 200 metre area, using the main sub-outcrop as the focal point focal point n. See focus. . At the same time a tape and compass survey as well as detailed geological mapping and stream sediment sediment, mineral or organic particles that are deposited by the action of wind, water, or glacial ice. These sediments can eventually form sedimentary rocks (see rock). sampling of the small creeks which make up the drainage above the camp (which contains the mineralization sampled by Aurient's Exploration Manager, Colin Bryant - see press release of February 4, 1997) has been completed. Over 131 soil and stream sediment samples have been collected and are now at Analabs laboratory in Lae awaiting assay for gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc. Results will be released as soon as they are available. A Caterpillar caterpillar (kăt`əpĭl'ər, kăt`ər–), common name for the larva of a moth or butterfly. Caterpillars have distinct heads and are segmented and wormlike. D7H bulldozer has arrived on site to complete up to 200 hours of trenching. Additional samples will be taken for the purpose of siting drill targets. A minimum of 600 meters of diamond drilling Diamond Drilling is a highly specialized industry used for mineral exploration around the world. Most commonly using wireline and core bits with diamond encrusted matrix. To drill holes to max depths of twelve thousand feet, for the recovery of core used in verifying mineral will follow immediately and may be increased after consultation with Indo Pacific Resources Ltd. The company continues to pursue several additional S.E. Asian precious metal opportunities and expects to be in a position to report on its progress in this regard shortly. Aurient Resources Ltd. is a mining exploration and development company. Its strategy is to acquire and develop a significant portfolio of precious of precious metal projects in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. , capitalizing on managements' extensive contacts and experience in the region. THE ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED THE CONTENTS OF THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Aurient Resources Ltd. Stan STAN Stanchion STAN Stärke- und Ausrüstungsnachweis (German) Stan Standard Man (human patient simulator) STAN SEMCIP Technical Assistance Network STAN System Trace Audit Number STAN Star Trek Area Network Bagnall, 011/441-892-653588 or Aurient Resources Ltd. Allan Dolan, 403/543-2589 or Aurient Resources Ltd. Colin Bryant, 011/619-310-3335 |
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