2011-04-27 08:00 ET - News Release
Canada NewsWire
BISSETT, MB, April 27
TSX: SGR | OTCQX: SGRCF
www.sangold.ca
BISSETT, MB, April 27 /CNW/ - George Pirie, President and CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX: SGR) (OTCQX: SGRCF) is pleased to report that crushing plant upgrades have been completed and that test milling has shown a large increase in production capacity for Rice Lake Project mill operations. The first full week of operations using the improved crushing circuit (April 15 to April 21) realized an average of 1,513 tons per day processed, including an all-time daily record of 1,679 tons. Recovery rates were maintained at 94% during this period.
"These capital improvements were completed ahead of schedule and have increased our mill's capacity beyond design specifications," said Mr. Pirie.
www.sangold.ca
BISSETT, MB, April 27 /CNW/ - George Pirie, President and CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX: SGR) (OTCQX: SGRCF) is pleased to report that crushing plant upgrades have been completed and that test milling has shown a large increase in production capacity for Rice Lake Project mill operations. The first full week of operations using the improved crushing circuit (April 15 to April 21) realized an average of 1,513 tons per day processed, including an all-time daily record of 1,679 tons. Recovery rates were maintained at 94% during this period.
"These capital improvements were completed ahead of schedule and have increased our mill's capacity beyond design specifications," said Mr. Pirie.