The press release can be downloaded from the following link: Press release (PDF) Endomines AB releases its First Quarter (ending March 31, 2011) production results and confirms its 2011 gold production guidance for its Pampalo Gold Mine located in Ilomantsi, Eastern Finland. First Quarter 2011 Production[1] +---------------------------+-------+ | |Q1/2011| +---------------------------+-------+ |Tonnes mined | 25,382| +---------------------------+-------+ |Tonnes processed | 35,797| +---------------------------+-------+ |Head grade (Au g/t) | 3.4| +---------------------------+-------+ |Utilization (%) | 63.4| +---------------------------+-------+ |Gold recovery (%) | 83.8| +---------------------------+-------+ |Gold produced kg | 101.7| +---------------------------+-------+ |Gold produced oz | 3,270| +---------------------------+-------+ |LTIFR[2] (12 month rolling)| 40| +---------------------------+-------+ Markus Ekberg, Chief Executive of Endomines commented: "I am pleased to report that the Pampalo Gold Mine ramp up is progressing very well. Our first two months' production is in line with our expectations. We remain confident that the Pampalo Gold Mine will achieve our targeted rate of production 900-1 000 kg gold per annum before the year-end". For further information, please contact: Markus Ekberg CEO of Endomines AB tel. +358 40 706 48 50 or visit the Company's website at www.endomines.com -- About Endomines AB Endomines AB is a Nordic mining and exploration company with its first operating gold mine located in Eastern Finland. The company has several other gold and industrial mineral properties at various stages of development. All Endomines' mineral assets are located in Finland, which is politically stable, has a highly developed infrastructure and is ranked as one of the most favorable jurisdictions for the mining industry. The Pampalo Gold Mine is currently producing gold at an expected annualized rate of 900 - 1 000 kg. The mine is located on the 40 km-long gold-critical Karelian Gold Line, where Endomines controls all currently known gold deposits. Endomines aims to increase shareholder value by developing its strong portfolio of assets, as well as exploring new deposits on the Karelian Gold Line and in Finnish Lapland. The company will also consider new opportunities and acquisitions for further growth. The company's business practices and mining operations are based on sustainable principles and on minimizing the impact on the environment. Endomines applies SveMin's & FinnMin's respective rules for reporting (public mining & exploration companies). It has also chosen to report mineral resources and ore reserves according to the JORC-code, which is the internationally accepted Australasian code for reporting ore reserves and mineral resources. Endomines applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as approved by the European Union. The shares of Endomines AB are quoted on the First North Premier segment in Stockholm under ticker ENDO.ST. Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag acts as Certified Adviser and Liquidity Provider. Read more about Endomines on www.endomines.com --- This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: the availability of funds; the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data, the uncertainties of resource and reserve estimations, receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. [1] Production figures are based on company own assaying and not confirmed by an external laboratory. Cash Cost USD/oz will be published with Q1-raport 23(rd) May 2011. [2] LTIFR = The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) is calculated as reported lost time injuries resulting in one day/shift or more off work per 1,000,000 hours worked. [HUG#1504078]
Pampalo Q1/2011 production statistics and progress report
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