Raymond, Alberta… American Creek Resources Ltd. (the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that a Phase I exploration program will commence November 3, 2009 on the Ironmist Project located in south-central British Columbia, approximately 60 km north of Kamloops. The program will include up to 1000 meters of diamond drilling designed to test several previously reported iron-vanadium exposures located within several well-defined magnetic anomalies (see October 20, 2008 news release).
More Core Drilling Ltd. of Prince George, BC has been contracted to conduct the drilling. The project is road-accessible and is close to major infrastructure such as highways, power and a rail line.
Highlights from initial surface rock sampling conducted in 2008 include:
43.5% iron with 0.40% vanadium
51.9% iron with 0.39% vanadium
47.3% iron with 0.35% vanadium
49.6% iron with 0.32% vanadium
43.9% iron with 0.33% vanadium
58.6% iron with 0.39% vanadium
61.7% iron with 0.38% vanadium
55.2% iron with 0.38% vanadium
As previously announced by the Corporation, all requirements under an option agreement that included the Ironmist property have been met (see October 8, 2009 news release). The Corporation now holds a 100% interest in the project (subject to an NSR royalty).
Raul Sanabria, P. Geo., is the Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 for the Ironmist Project. Mr. Sanabria has verified and approved the contents of this news release.
American Creek Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits within the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
For further information please contact Darren Blaney at: Phone: 403 752-4040 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Information relating to the Corporation is available on its website at www.americancreek.com.
Certain information contained in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements regarding the Corporation’s mineral properties. Forward looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate" or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable opinions and estimates of management of American Creek and are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drill results and other geological data, fluctuating commodity prices, unforeseen permitting requirements, changes in environmental laws or regulations, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, weather conditions, the availability of contractors for equipment and services, the availability of future financing and general business and economic conditions. Such statements are also based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including assumptions about general business and economic conditions being accurate, the timing and receipt of regulatory approvals for projects and operations, the availability of financing, the ability to secure equipment and labour, and American Creek’s ongoing relationship with third parties. The foregoing factors, risks and assumptions are not exhaustive. Events or circumstances could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are as of the date they are made and American Creek disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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