Elko, Nevada:
October 25, 2007 - Galway Resources Ltd. (GWY: TSX-V) is
pleased to announce for the Victorio molybdenum/tungsten project (located in
Deming, New Mexico) a significantly enhanced N.I. 43-101-compliant resource
completed by SRK Consulting (U.S.) Inc. The new resource estimate (derived from
175,000 feet of drilling) uses a $15.00 per pound molybdenum long term price
which is in line with industry consensus.
"The new range of resource estimates has dramatically improved the scale
and viability of the project. As part of the ongoing Scoping Study, we are
evaluating suitability of the different lower cost underground bulk mining
methods and the implication on the project's economics. With more robust
numbers and potential, along with its' great infrastructure Victorio remains
our flagship property," cites Robert Hinchcliffe, CEO of Galway
Resources.
The highlights of the new resource estimate
include:
- Potential
for significantly larger mineable resource:
The size range now lies between 30 million and 100 million tons, each
scenario is enhanced by a 21 million ton high grade core. The deposit
remains open in certain directions to add additional tonnage.
- Larger
Resulting Tonnages: Previous resources were
calculated using a $40 cut off, based on a US$14/lb molybdenum price.
Using the same cutoff but a US$15/lb molybdenum price the tonnage for
the new resource estimate has increased by over 33% increase and a 48%
increase in tonnage for Inferred Category.
- Quality of
resource (using a $40/ton cutoff) remains intact with 67% being in the
Indicated Category, and the continuity of the mineralization remains
intact.
- The current
molybdenum price remains strong at $32 per pound.
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Victorio: New
Resource Estimate
($15/lb moly, 8$/lb tungsten)
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