Klondike Silver Corp. Negotiates New Smelter Contract
December 16 2009 - 1:54PM
Marketwired
Klondike Silver Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: KS) is pleased
to announce it has negotiated a new contract with a regional
smelter to process material from their mine and mill site at
Sandon, BC. The contract was negotiated with a smelter basic
treatment charge more than 10% less than the previous contract. The
contract is for the month of December 2009 and all of 2010.
Concentrate milled from the 4755 level will be shipped
commencing December 20th with monthly shipments to be continued.
Management plans to continue test mining while conducting further
underground exploration in the Silvana, Wonderful and Hinckley
mines. The concentrate from the material will be shipped to smelter
subject to an agreed upon schedule.
The Company will continue its vigorous regional exploration
program with emphasis being placed on locating and recovering zinc
zones previously ignored due to low prices or penalties being
assessed. Management team is pleased with the progress being made
in the Silvery Slocan and looks forward to building on its
successes.
Custom Milling
KS has been asked to custom mill material from a mine located
within 100 miles of the Sandon mill. This milling will take place
as soon as all ministry requirements have been met. Custom milling
of this material is expected to bring considerable revenue to the
Company. Material from the Sandon operation will continue to be the
priority for the mill.
About Klondike Silver:
Klondike Silver is a member of the Hughes Exploration Group of
Companies and is led by a team with a stellar track record of
discovery and development in Canada.
Klondike Silver Corp. has assembled a quality portfolio of
silver properties in historic mineral districts in North America,
and is applying advanced exploration technologies to add value to
these core assets. Klondike Silver is reviving the Gowganda and Elk
Lake silver camps in Ontario, and the world-famous Klondike
district of Yukon Territory. The Company owns a 100 TPD fully
operational flotation mill in Sandon, BC, which is currently
processing material from local mines in the historic Slocan Silver
Camp. As well, Klondike Silver entered into a joint venture with
Kootenay Gold Inc. to explore a copper-porphyry property in the
state of Sonoro in northern Mexico.
Visit Klondike Silver's web-site: www.klondikesilver.com to see
Smartstox interviews with Company President, Richard Hughes.
The statements made in this news release may contain
forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially
from the Company's expectations and projections.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy or contents of this news release.
Contacts: Corporate Inquiries: Klondike Silver Corp. Kevin Hull
or Alan Campbell (604) 685-2222 info@klondikesilver.com AGORACOM
Investor Relations KS@agoracom.com
http://www.agoracom.com/ir/KlondikeSilver
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