BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Asia Gold Corp (Pink Sheets:NWAG) wishes to announce that all protocols and security are being reviewed and updated as necessary to the related handling of core samples and data to make sure that no test data is compromised in any fashion whatsoever.
Previously all diamond drill core was logged and the all core was sawed in half and placed in locked bags for transportation to an independent laboratory for testing. Samples were assayed using 40g fire assay with AAS finish. One sample in twenty was resubmitted to the lab to check for security breaches.
To further check the accuracy of the assays from the primary lab, additional samples were submitted to different independent labs with results showing only minor discrepancies. Assay results and original certificates are all available.
In the drilling programs currently getting ready to be started, all procedures and protocols to maintain accuracy and security will be upgraded and changed as necessary to maintain the integrity of the data. This project is one of the most advanced gold plays in Indonesia.
New Asia Gold Corp trades in the United States on the NQB Pink Sheets under the symbol "NWAG." For further information please contact Nancy Goldman at (516) 962 4139 or at www.newasiagold.com.
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