LKA Reports Gold Sales Up 140%
Exploration at the Golden Wonder mine yields over 1,200 ounces in gold sales to Kinross
GIG HARBOR, Wash., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LKA International, Inc. (OTCQB: LKAI) announced that gold ore deliveries by its Golden Wonder mine operator, Coal Creek Construction, exceeded 1,205 ounces during the first nine months of 2012. The gold ore deliveries represent a 140% increase over the same period last year. The net value of 2012 gold sales was $1.57 million vs. $651,808 during the same period in 2011.
"The Golden Wonder mine continues to deliver outstanding ore grades during the exploration phase and provides us with valuable information about the potential of the deposit," stated LKA Chairman Kye Abraham.
Gold enriched vein material is extracted as part of an exploration program designed to determine the width, depth, and lateral extent of the Golden Wonder deposit. Following the Golden Wonder's highly enriched vein system employing exploratory drilling and mining strategies has proven the most effective and cost efficient means of locating commercial ore bodies. LKA management is encouraged by the high ore grades encountered at significant distances beyond the mine's previous production zones and believe it is a strong indicator that the Golden Wonder deposit could be much larger than previously believed. More conclusive information will be obtained as exploration progresses.
All 2012 ore shipments were sold to Kinross' Kettle River milling facility in Republic, WA. A more detailed description of operations and financial statements are available on LKA's website: www.lkaintl.com or may also be found on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov. Timing differences often exist between actual ore deliveries and the period in which settlements/sales are reported.
About LKA and the Golden Wonder Mine
Since exploration commenced in 2009, LKA's has shipped bulk ore samples containing more than 2,793 ounces of gold resulting in net ore sales of $3.2 million. Average ore grades during this exploration program have exceeded 1.52 ounces (43 grams) per ton. Investors are cautioned that additional exploration is required and a commercially viable ore reserve has yet to be established.
Safe Harbor Statement
LKA's plans to resume/expand Golden Wonder production are subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, favorable geology, successful exploration efforts, favorable financing terms/availability, permits, gold prices, market conditions, etc. Mining and related activities are inherently high-risk endeavors and there can be no assurance that LKA will be successful. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are considered forward-looking. When used in this press release, the words "plan", "target", "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the statements regarding LKA International, Inc.'s future plans for exploration and/or production, future expenses and costs, future liquidity and capital resources, and estimates of ore, ore grades and mineralized material. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to LKA International, Inc. on the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this press release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company Contact
LKA International, Inc.
Kye Abraham
(253) 514-6661
[email protected]
http://www.lkaintl.com
Investor Contact
Riverview Capital Enterprises
Jonathan Barkman, President
(866) 845-0105
[email protected]
SOURCE LKA International, Inc.
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