Press Release Source: Golden Peaks Resources Ltd. On Tuesday November 23, 2010, 2:21 pm EST
VANCOUVER, Nov. 23 /CNW/ - Golden Peaks Resources Ltd. (TSX: GL - News; the "Company") is pleased to
provide an update regarding Reliance Resources Limited's ("Reliance") exploration activities in Indonesia.
RELIANCE RESOURCES ADVANCES EXPLORATION ON INDONESIAN PROJECTS; DRILLING TO COMMENCE DECEMBER
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<<
-- Significant progress made on proposed acquisition of Reliance Resources
Limited
o Due diligence and definitive legal agreements well advanced
o 43-101 technical report complete
-- Reliance taken delivery of two company-owned diamond drill rigs;
drilling to commence at Tanoyan and Palopo projects, Sulawesi
o Initial 5,000m drill program to build on inferred resource at Tanoyan
o Expands infrastructure, communications and logistical support
>>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As reported on 2 November, Golden Peaks announced the proposed
acquisition of Reliance, an unlisted Australian public company, which holds
the rights to five prospective gold exploration permits on the islands of
Sulawesi and Halmahera in eastern Indonesia. Significant progress has been
made to progress the transaction, and Golden Peaks expects to complete the
acquisition of Reliance in the near term.
Reliance has advised Golden Peaks that in mid-December it will commence
drilling at both the Tanoyan and Palopo prospects on the Island of Sulawesi.
To view Figure 1: Map of Indonesia highlighting magmatic arcs, major
mines and Reliance properties, please visit:
http://www.goldenpeaks.com/i/maps/NRNov2-2010.jpg
Two company-owned diamond drill rigs have been purchased and are now
being assembled and tested before being shipped up to site. An initial 5,000
metre program is planned for Tanoyan, commencing in December, with the aim of
building on the inferred mineral resource. Assay results will be reported
throughout the drilling program.
Reliance already has a dedicated team on-site at all of its main prospect
areas including a Senior Geologist, a Senior Logistics Officer, a Senior Field
Assistant, a Community Relations Consultant and the necessary administrative
support. Additionally, all necessary infrastructure has been set up including
accommodation, communications and logistical support to support exploration
activities.
Reliance also has an active exploration program for the remainder of the
fourth quarter of calendar year 2010 to advance its other projects in
Indonesia. Works including geological mapping, trenching, sampling and
modelling of vein systems have been planned.
Scott Emerson commented: "We are pleased with the progress we have made
with this transaction in such a short period of time, and we are very
confident of completing all due diligence and documentation in the near term.
It is also pleasing to note that Reliance will shortly commence drilling
activities on two of its advanced gold projects in Indonesia. This presents an
exciting opportunity for Golden Peaks' shareholders and we look forward to
learning more about the results of these initial drilling programs.
"Reliance Chairman Gary Lewis added: "We have fast-tracked exploration
activities at Tanoyan in order to build on the existing inferred mineral
resource, and we are ahead of schedule. We also expect to complete a number of
other exploration milestones before the end of the year which will result in
an increased drilling program for calendar 2011."
The statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements. These statements address future events and conditions and so
involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed under the heading "Risk
Factors" in the company's periodic filings with Canadian securities
regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The
Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking
statement.
For further information
Media Information, contact Investor Information, contact: Scott Emerson,
Chairman and Director Mike Kordysz,
Investor Communications SE@goldenpeaks.com MK@goldenpeaks.com
