Gold Fields Granted Option on Woodjam South Property, BC
May 26 2010 - 11:05AM
Marketwired
Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: CRB) and
Fjordland Exploration Inc., the Woodjam Joint
Venture ("WJV") 60%-40% partners, are pleased to report that
effective May 20, 2010,
Gold Fields Horsefly
Exploration Corporation, a member of the Gold Fields Limited
group of companies has been granted an option on the WJV's Woodjam
South property. Gold Fields can earn a 70% stake in Woodjam South
by undertaking, among other conditions, a minimum of US$15 million
in expenditures and completing a comprehensive feasibility study.
Located in south-central British Columbia, 45 km east of the
city of Williams Lake, the Woodjam South property includes the
Southeast copper-gold-molybdenum zone, discovered by the WJV in
2008 and claims to the south and southwest (in total an area of
13,807 hectares), subsequently acquired by the WJV. To date, the
WJV has completed 18 diamond drill holes totaling 7,700 m on the
Southeast Zone, all of which are mineralized from the
overburden/bedrock interface to the bottom of the holes. An
exploration highlight is hole 08-84 that averaged 0.69% Cu, 0.27g/t
Au and 0.006% Mo over 359.1 m, including 1.01% Cu and 0.44g/t Au
over 200.8 m. Less than one-quarter of the 1.5 km by 1.0 km induced
polarization anomaly has been tested. In addition, an airborne
magnetometer survey completed by Gold Fields during 2009 identified
several additional targets on the Woodjam South property which
require follow up.
Gold Fields can earn an initial 51% interest in the Woodjam
South property by spending US$7 million in exploration over a
3.5-year period, with a minimum expenditure of US$2 million in the
first 18 months. In addition, Gold Fields will subscribe to a
common share private placement of C$200,000 from Cariboo Rose and
C$300,000 from Fjordland. The price per share will be 150% of the
volume weighted average price as quoted on the TSX Venture Exchange
for 10 trading days following the 20th day after the commencement
date (completion of due diligence). During the initial option
period, the WJV will be the operator of the project, while Gold
Fields will provide technical direction.
Gold Fields can extend the option a further 19% for a total 70%
interest in the Woodjam South property, by completing a
comprehensive feasibility study of all known targets or deposits on
the property. In addition, Gold Fields must spend a minimum of US$2
million on the property for each of the first 4 years of the second
option period. The Agreement is subject to a due diligence period
of up to 60 days by Gold Fields.
The WJV and Gold Fields are planning a large exploration
program, including a minimum of 4,000 m of diamond drilling on the
Southeast Zone. This is the beginning of a comprehensive and
aggressive exploration campaign which could entail total
exploration spending of approximately C$35 million over a 7.5-year
period in the combined Woodjam project (South and North
properties). In addition, the comprehensive feasibility study to be
completed by Gold Fields to earn a 70% interest at Woodjam South,
would add significantly to property expenditures. For Woodjam
North, the agreement calls for optional expenditures totaling C$19
million over the 7-year term, including cash payments of C$350,000
to the WJV over the initial 3-year period of the option agreement
(See CRB News Release, June 3, 2009 for details). For Woodjam
South, Gold Fields would need to spend a minimum of US$15 million
on the property over a 7.5-year term, subscribe to C$500,000 worth
of shares in Fjordland and Cariboo Rose through a private
placement, and take the project through completion of the
feasibility stage.
The WJV is pleased to have Gold Fields as a partner in both the
Woodjam North and Woodjam South properties, totaling 56,150
hectares. Fjordland President Tom Schroeter said, "The partnership
with one of the world's largest gold producers now allows for
aggressive advancement of the entire Woodjam property, including
the very exciting Southeast Zone copper-gold-molybdenum discovery,
and pursuing new target development on other Woodjam anomalies.
Including a feasibility study on the Woodjam South property is a
significant component of this deal as the project will benefit from
Gold Fields' exploration and development expertise in gold-rich
porphyry deposits. The WJV is well positioned for future
discoveries in this area."
G. L. Garratt, P.Geo., who is a qualified person within the
context of National Instrument 43-101, has read and takes
responsibility for this news release.
Glen Garratt, P.Geo, Director.
Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd.
About Cariboo Rose Resources Limited
Cariboo Rose Resources Limited is a Canadian public resource
company that trades on the TSX - Venture exchange under the symbol
CRB. Cariboo Rose has six gold, copper and molybdenum exploration
projects in Western Canada. Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (40%) and
Fjordland Exploration Inc. (60%) comprise the Woodjam Joint
Venture. Gold Fields Horsefly Exploration Corporation, a member of
the Gold Fields Limited group of companies, may earn up to a 70%
interest in the 40,750-hectare Woodjam North gold-copper property
by spending $19 million on exploration over 7 years; a $3 million
exploration program is currently in progress. The Woodjam Joint
Venture also owns the 13,807 hectare Woodjam South property which
adjoins the Woodjam North property. For more information please
visit the Company's website at www.cariboorose.com.
About Gold Fields Limited
Gold Fields is one of the world's largest unhedged producers of
gold with attributable production of 3.6 million ounces* per annum
from nine operating mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and
Peru. Gold Fields also has an extensive growth pipeline with both
greenfields and near mine exploration projects at various stages of
development. Gold Fields has total attributable Mineral Reserves of
81 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 271 million ounces. *
Based on the annualized run rate for the first quarter of
F2010.
The TSX - Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This
news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements"
within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than
statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking
statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can
be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and
actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations
are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time
with the TSX - Venture Exchange, the British Columbia Securities
Commission and the US.
Contact: Paul Way Business Development Manager Phone:
(604) 681-7913 Toll Free: 888-656-6611 email:
pway@eastfieldgroup.com
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