Nov 8 2010
RX Exploration Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RXE) (OTCQX:RXEXF) has commenced the construction of a new main decline to access the 600 level of the Drumlummon Mine, Marysville, Montana.
The new decline has been collared on the northern slope of Drumlummon Ridge, 1,200 feet east of the Maskelyne Tunnel portal, the mine's current access point. The new decline will measure 12 feet high x 15 feet wide, and will be driven at a slope of -7.6% for a distance of 1,760 feet in a southerly direction. The new decline is designed to pass beneath old workings on the Castleton Vein, and then flatten out on the 600 level to connect with the interior ramp currently being driven northerly from the area of the Charly Vein. The new decline is expected to be 2,485 feet long once completed.
The new decline will provide a secondary access/escape-way into/from the new Charly Vein workings, provide an additional airway option for ventilation and allow access for larger equipment. This will increase efficiencies and eliminate the multiple handling of ore and waste as is presently required when using the Maskelyne Tunnel access. The Company estimates that this new decline will provide the capacity to remove about 1,500 tonnes per day of mill feed or waste rock. In addition, drill stations can be built along the decline to drill test unexplored portions of the Drumlummon, Frankie and Empire Veins.
New Millennium Mining Contracting LLC ("New Millenium"), the Drumlummon Mine Operator, will excavate the new decline. On October 27, 2010, New Millennium was awarded the 2009 Sentinel of Safety Award, sponsored by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA"), for its work at the Drumlummon Mine. New Millennium was the State of Montana winner and National runner-up in the category of small underground metal/non-metal mines.
"RX Exploration extends its congratulations to New Millennium and to its employees for winning the 2009 Sentinel of Safety Award" said RX Exploration's President Murray Nye.
L. Joseph Bardswich, P.Eng. (Mining) (Ontario) is the qualified person responsible for reviewing this press release for content and accuracy.
Source: RX Exploration Inc.