- Published: 19 March 2009
- Written by Editor
Detour Gold Announces Positive Results From Its 20m X 20m Infill Drilling Test Block at Detour Lake in Ontario
Detour Gold Corporation (TSX: DGC) ("Detour Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to report positive results from its infill drilling program on a 20 metre by 20 metre grid in the eastern portion of the Detour Lake deposit (West Pit area). The drilling program of 8,101 metres (53 holes) was completed in the last quarter of 2008 to infill an area of 80 metres along strike (19,420E to 19,500E) by 370 metres in width (north-south), from surface to a depth of 160 metres (referred to as the "20m X 20m Test Block").
Overall, the results of the 20m X 20m Test Block when compared to the previous 40m x 40m drill hole spacing confirm the following:
- Approximately same number of gold ounces in measured and indicated categories
- Slight improvement in average gold grade (measured + indicated)
- Continuity of three main mineralized envelopes
- Drill spacing of 40 metres by 40 metres is adequate for the deposit
The table below compares the mineral resources contained in the Test Block with a drill spacing of 20 metres versus the initial 40 metres.
Mineral Resources Contained in Detour Lake Test Block(1)
(capped at 20 g/t Au; cut-off grade of 0.50 g/t Au)
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Measured Indicated
Category Category
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Drill
Spacing Tonnes Grade Gold Tonnes Grade Gold
(m) (000's) (g/t Au) Ounces (000's) (g/t Au) Ounces
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40X40 761 1.74 42,525 3,831 1.23 151,142
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20X20 1,129 1.74 63,205 3,041 1.26 123,273
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Difference +49% -18%
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Measured and Inferred
Indicated Categories Category
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Drill
Spacing Tonnes Grade Gold Tonnes Grade Gold
(m) (000's) (g/t Au) Ounces (000's) (g/t Au) Ounces
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40X40 4,592 1.31 193,667 245 1.12 8,842
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20X20 4,170 1.39 186,478 22 1.23 858
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Difference -4% -90%
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(1) The mineral resource estimate uses the same parameters and methodology
as the one released on July 2, 2008 for the Detour Lake deposit based on
a US$700/oz gold price.
Gerald Panneton, President and CEO of Detour Gold, commented: "We are very satisfied with these 20m X 20m infill results, which add greater confidence in our understanding of the continuity of the main mineralized zones with relatively no loss in ounces in the measured and indicated categories. It further indicates the adequacy of our 40 metres drill spacing for the upcoming mineral reserve statement that will be included in the pre-feasibility study expected to be released in the second quarter of 2009."
Detour Gold has currently four drill rigs on site with two testing the footwall mineralization, from surface to 200 metres, on the south side of the former open pit and the other two completing the infill drilling further to the west.
Significant mineralized (uncut) intervals encountered in the 20m X 20m Test Block are shown below.
Test Block - West Pit Area
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DG-08-553 DG-08-554 DG-08-557 DG-08-561
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7.68 g/t 4.31 g/t 5.80 g/t 10.35 g/t
over 23.0 m over 24.0 m over 13.0 m over 11.0 m
DG-08-567 DG-08-568 DG-08-571 DG-08-576
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
24.97 g/t 3.04 g/t 10.20 g/t 6.43 g/t
over 8.0 m over 23.0 m over 12.0 m over 17.0 m
2.18 g/t
over 31.5 m
DG-08-577 DG-08-580 DG-08-581 DG-08-583
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
1.24 g/t 2.15 g/t 1.42 g/t 2.50 g/t
over 50.0 m over 33.0 m over 36.0 m over 24.0 m
DG-08-584 DG-08-593 DG-08-594 DG-08-598
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
1.56 g/t 1.29 g/t 5.08 g/t 13.37 g/t
over 38.0 m over 43.0 m over 14.0 m over 7.0 m
DG-08-600 DG-08-601 DG-08-602 DG-08-603
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
14.31 g/t 1.41 g/t 2.16 g/t 3.71 g/t
over 10.0 m over 64.0 m over 63.5 m over 28.0 m
DG-08-604
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1.44 g/t
over 53.0 m
Complete tables of results, surface and longitudinal plans and cross-sections for the Detour Lake deposit are posted on the Company's website www.detourgold.com /Projects/Detour Lake or http://www.detourgold.com/s/LatestDrillResults.asp or on the home page "Explore Detour Lake".
Detour Gold's infill drilling program is being managed by Project Manager, Mr. Roger Aubertin, P.Eng. The 20m X 20m Test Block mineral resource estimate was prepared by Thon Consulting of Smithers, British Columbia and subsequently verified by Robert Crepeau, P.Eng., consultant for Detour Gold. Both Mr. Aubertin and Mr. Crepeau are Qualified Persons within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and have verified and approved the data disclosed in this release.
Samples are prepared and assayed at SGS Minerals Services in Don Mills, Ontario, Canada. Analysis for gold is done on sawn half core samples using fire assay (AA finish). Samples with higher grade gold (greater than 5 g/t) are re-assayed using the pulp and metallics procedures. Standard reference materials, blank and field duplicate samples are inserted prior to shipment from site to monitor the quality control of the assay data. For additional information on Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC"), refer to the press release dated April 11, 2007.
Detour Lake Project - Highlights of Drill Results
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Hole No. Section From To Length Au Au Cut Host
No. (m) (m) (m) Uncut to 20 g/t Rock Unit
(g/t) (g/t)
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DG-08-553 19,440E 87.0 94.0 7.0 1.70 1.70
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
120.0 143.0 23.0 7.68 2.78 Contact
CMH/MF
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Inc. 126.5 127.0 0.5 136.18 20.00
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Inc. 127.5 128.0 0.5 79.48 20.00
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Inc. 131.5 132.0 0.5 70.01 20.00
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DG-08-554 19,480E 66.0 83.0 17.0 0.83 0.83
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
123.0 147.0 24.0 4.31 2.23 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 125.0 126.0 1.0 24.40 20.00
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Inc. 134.5 135.0 0.5 110.90 20.00
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DG-08-555 19,500E 31.6 47.0 15.4 1.38 1.38
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-556 19,420E 28.0 36.0 8.0 5.35 5.11 Lower Mafic
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 28.5 29.0 0.5 23.72 20.00
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75.0 95.0 20.0 1.01 1.01----------------
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DG-08-557 19,420E 56.0 69.0 13.0 5.80 1.55 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 60.0 60.5 0.5 130.46 20.00
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107.0 122.5 15.5 2.54 2.54 Contact CMH/MF
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DG-08-558 19,500E 30.0 40.0 10.0 1.37 1.37
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
60.0 75.0 15.0 3.04 2.54 Contact CMH/MF
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Inc. 71.0 72.0 1.0 27.56 20.00
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DG-08-559 19,500E 108.0 115.0 7.0 3.85 3.85 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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DG-08-560 19,420E 118.0 153.0 35.0 0.82 0.82 Contact CMH/MF
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-561 19,420E 94.0 103.0 9.0 2.76 1.47
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
Inc. 102.0 102.5 0.5 43.23 20.00
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146.0 153.0 7.0 7.04 3.38 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 147.0 147.5 0.5 28.18 20.00
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Inc. 150.0 150.5 0.5 63.08 20.00
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171.0 182.0 11.0 10.35 2.39 Contact CMH/MF
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Inc. 175.2 175.7 0.5 195.26 20.00
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DG-08-562 19,500E 124.0 132.0 8.0 5.29 3.46 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 124.0 125.0 1.0 34.66 20.00
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179.0 186.0 7.0 4.32 3.13 SLDZ
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Inc. 183.0 184.0 1.0 28.32 20.00
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DG-08-563 19,500E No Significant Results.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-564 19,420E 41.0 56.0 15.0 1.27 1.27
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
67.0 72.0 5.0 1.99 1.99
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109.0 117.0 8.0 2.56 2.56
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DG-08-566 19,500E 20.5 28.0 7.5 2.14 2.14
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-567 19,420E 51.0 59.0 8.0 24.97 4.03 Lower Pillow
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 52.5 53.0 0.5 22.48 20.00
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Inc. 56.0 56.5 0.5 110.98 20.00
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Inc. 56.5 57.0 0.5 261.55 20.00
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70.0 83.0 13.0 1.52 1.51
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Inc. 74.0 74.5 0.5 20.14 20.00
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137.0 160.0 23.0 1.94 1.85 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 143.5 144.0 0.5 24.10 20.00
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DG-08-568 19,500E 23.0 46.0 23.0 3.04 1.60 Lower Pillow
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 44.0 44.5 0.5 86.57 20.00
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60.0 67.0 7.0 1.04 1.04
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87.0 94.0 7.0 2.66 2.66
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113.0 120.0 7.0 1.04 1.04
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DG-08-570 19,420E 14.0 26.0 12.0 0.68 0.68
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
122.0 138.0 16.0 1.67 1.67 Lower Pillow
Flow
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158.0 165.0 7.0 4.22 4.22 Lower Massive
Flow
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DG-08-571 19,500E 51.0 63.0 12.0 10.20 1.52 Lower
(West Pit) Pillow Flow
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Inc. 51.5 52.0 0.5 228.29 20.00
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95.0 126.5 31.5 2.18 1.93 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 112.0 112.5 0.5 35.51 20.00
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DG-08-572 19,420E 49.0 66.0 17.0 1.53 1.53 Lower Pillow
(West Pit) Flow
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DG-08-573 19,500E 15.0 23.0 8.0 1.35 1.35
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
68.0 75.0 7.0 5.88 2.02 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 69.0 69.5 0.5 74.06 20.00
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98.0 114.0 16.0 2.79 2.79 Lower Pillow
Flow
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133.0 140.0 7.0 5.42 1.66 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 136.0 136.5 0.5 72.71 20.00
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DG-08-574 19,420E 87.0 97.0 10.0 0.75 0.75
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-575 19,420E 110.0 121.0 11.0 2.14 2.14
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-576 19,500E 47.0 72.0 25.0 0.70 0.70
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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110.0 117.0 7.0 4.73 2.96 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 112.0 113.0 1.0 32.39 20.00
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128.0 145.0 17.0 6.43 2.83 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 139.5 140.0 0.5 73.37 20.00
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DG-08-577 19,420E 36.0 86.0 50.0 1.24 1.24 Upper MF/PF
(West Pit) contact
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100.0 108.0 8.0 0.96 0.96
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130.0 138.0 8.0 1.31 1.31
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DG-08-578 19,500E 20.0 37.0 17.0 1.17 1.17
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
81.0 91.0 10.0 2.24 2.24
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121.0 129.0 8.0 1.39 1.39
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DG-08-579 19,420E No Significant Results.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-580 19,500E 44.0 62.0 18.0 0.76 0.76
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
74.0 83.0 9.0 1.21 1.21
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96.0 129.0 33.0 2.15 2.15 Upper Massive
Flow
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142.0 151.0 9.0 1.01 1.01
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DG-08-581 19,440E 66.0 102.0 36.0 1.42 1.42 Upper MF/
(West Pit) PF contact
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126.0 141.0 15.0 1.70 1.70 Lower Pillow
Flow
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DG-08-582 19,500E 22.0 30.0 8.0 1.37 1.37
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
52.0 74.0 22.0 0.91 0.91
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DG-08-582A 19,500E 59.0 70.0 11.0 0.67 0.67
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-583 19,440E 76.0 84.0 8.0 1.27 1.27
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
188.0 212.0 24.0 2.50 1.65 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 205.5 206.0 0.5 60.94 20.00
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236.0 243.0 7.0 1.08 1.08
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DG-08-584 19,480E 20.0 37.0 17.0 0.83 0.83
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
127.0 165.0 38.0 1.56 1.56 PF/MF
contact
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DG-08-585 19,480E 95.0 110.0 15.0 1.65 1.65
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-586 19,440E 11.0 33.0 22.0 0.50 0.50
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
142.0 154.5 12.5 1.15 1.14
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Inc. 154.0 154.5 0.5 20.28 20.00
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201.0 209.0 8.0 2.55 2.00
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Inc. 204.0 204.5 0.5 28.90 20.00
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DG-08-587 19,480E 16.0 23.0 7.0 1.52 1.52
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
39.0 47.0 8.0 0.97 0.97
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68.0 77.0 9.0 1.30 1.30
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97.0 105.0 8.0 1.70 1.70
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142.0 153.0 11.0 2.69 2.69 Lower Massive
Flow
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DG-08-588 19,440E 18.0 25.0 7.0 2.91 1.49
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
Inc. 20.5 21.0 0.5 39.97 20.00
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59.0 69.0 10.0 0.88 0.88
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82.0 103.0 21.0 1.97 1.93 Lower Pillow
Flow
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Inc. 96.0 96.5 0.5 20.35 20.00
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Inc. 102.0 102.5 0.5 21.48 20.00
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121.0 132.0 11.0 0.91 0.91
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DG-08-589 19,480E 81.0 88.0 7.0 1.11 1.11
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-590 19,440E 35.0 54.0 19.0 1.13 1.13
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
90.0 98.0 8.0 1.02 1.02
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114.0 121.5 7.5 3.47 2.28 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 121.0 121.5 0.5 37.80 20.00
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254.0 267.0 13.0 1.19 1.19
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DG-08-591 19,480E 72.0 79.0 7.0 1.17 1.17
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
92.0 99.0 7.0 1.28 1.28
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160.0 167.0 7.0 1.93 1.93
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DG-08-592 19,440E Abandoned in overburden.
(West Pit)
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DG-08-592A 19,440E 49.5 70.0 20.5 1.85 1.32 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 50.0 50.7 0.5 41.75 20.00
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DG-08-593 19,480E 50.0 57.0 7.0 4.12 3.17 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 51.0 52.0 1.0 26.70 20.00
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108.0 151.0 43.0 1.29 1.27 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 149.0 150.0 1.0 20.92 20.00
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DG-08-594 19,460E 38.0 50.0 12.0 2.35 2.15 Lower Massive
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 49.5 50.0 0.5 24.94 20.00
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67.0 81.0 14.0 5.08 2.29 Contact CMH/MF
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Inc. 76.5 77.0 0.5 98.05 20.00
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DG-08-595 19,460E 57.0 64.0 7.0 3.06 3.06
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
78.0 88.0 10.0 2.09 2.09
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123.0 140.0 17.0 2.72 2.50 Lower Massive Flow
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Inc. 132.5 133.0 0.5 27.23 20.00
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DG-08-596 19,480E 61.0 72.0 11.0 0.70 0.70
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
82.0 94.0 12.0 1.53 1.53
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DG-08-597 19,460E 143.0 150.0 7.0 1.14 1.14
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
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DG-08-598 19,460E 32.0 39.0 7.0 1.22 1.22
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
66.0 73.0 7.0 13.37 1.64 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 66.5 67.0 0.5 184.27 20.00
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DG-08-599 19,460E 56.0 73.0 17.0 0.65 0.65
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
91.0 103.0 12.0 1.35 1.35
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DG-08-600 19,460E 32.0 68.0 36.0 1.37 1.37 Lower MF/
(West Pit) PF contact
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79.0 92.0 13.0 2.97 1.08 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 79.5 80.0 0.5 69.22 20.00
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104.0 114.0 10.0 14.31 1.31 Lower Massive
Flow
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Inc. 113.5 114.0 0.5 279.97 20.00
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DG-08-601 19,460E 89.0 153.0 64.0 1.41 1.41 Upper MF/
(West Pit) PF contact
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167.0 178.0 11.0 0.64 0.64
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DG-08-602 19,460E 99.5 163.0 63.5 2.16 1.60 Lower Pillow
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 99.5 100.0 0.5 56.59 20.00
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Inc. 136.0 136.5 0.5 20.70 20.00
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Inc. 146.0 147.0 1.0 37.30 20.00
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DG-08-603 19,460E 138.0 148.0 10.0 0.95 0.95
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
172.0 200.0 28.0 3.71 3.68 Upper MF/
PF contact
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Inc. 186.0 186.5 0.5 21.86 20.00
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DG-08-604 19,460E 9.0 62.0 53.0 1.44 1.17 Lower Pillow
(West Pit) Flow
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Inc. 10.0 11.0 1.0 21.10 20.00
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Inc. 56.0 56.5 0.5 46.90 20.00
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DG-08-604A 19,460E 33.0 40.0 7.0 1.61 1.61
(West Pit) ---------------------------------------------------------
105.0 113.0 8.0 1.65 1.65
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148.0 169.0 21.0 0.94 0.94
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186.0 199.0 13.0 1.42 1.42
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Note: All values above 20 g/t in the composite are reported in the table.
True width is estimated to be 65 to 75% of the drilled length.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking information as defined in applicable securities laws (referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects", "predicts", "intends", "anticipates" or "believes", or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Specifically, this press release includes forward-looking statements regarding: the Company's planned drilling program and estimate of the quantity and quality of its mineral resources. Inherent in forward-looking statements are risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's ability to predict or control. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data and other risks involved in the gold exploration and development industry as well as those risk factors listed in the Company's Annual Information Form (AIF), Item 4.4 - "Description of Business - Risk Factors" filed on SEDAR. Readers are cautioned that the list of factors included in the AIF is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, the following assumptions: the Company's exploration and development activities on the Detour Lake Property will proceed in accordance with the Company's current timetables; and the Company's resource estimates, geological and metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral resources) and operational and price assumptions on which the resource estimates are based, are accurate. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Information Concerning Estimates of Mineral Resources
This news release uses the terms 'measured', 'indicated' and 'inferred' resources. Detour Gold advises investors that although these terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, 'inferred resources' have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except for Preliminary Assessment as defined under 43-101. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
Contacts:
Detour Gold Corporation
Gerald Panneton
President and CEO
(416) 304-0800
Detour Gold Corporation
Laurie Gaborit
Director Investor Relations
(416) 304-0581
Detour Gold Corporation
Royal Bank Plaza, North Tower,
200 Bay Street, Suite 2040,
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J1
www.detourgold.com
SOURCE: Detour Gold Corporation
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