- Don Ramon and Lourdes producting by Q3 2008.
- Lluvia de Oro expected to produce during 2008.
- La Currita nearing production decision.
Tara provides investors growth exposure with a diversified exploration portfolio, multiple multi-million ounce targets and several near term production scenarios. Tara Gold is currently focused on generating revenue from the Don Ramon and Lourdes project owned 100% by the subsidiary Tara Minerals Corp.
Tara Gold is also positioned to benefit from production start-up at Lluvia de Oro and La Currita, the exploration and production potential of Picacho, and from the future advancement of La Millionaria, Las Minitas and the Curcurpe projects in Mexico. A summary of all projcets is provided below.
DISCOVERY
San Miguel – Sale of interest to Paramount Gold and Silver Completed (own 13% of PZG on the AMEX)
- 43-101 report summarized 104 million inferred silver ounces.
- 176 HQ size diamond drill holes (2.5 inch core) have been completed totalling 34,926 metres.
- Aggressive step-out and infill drilling is ongoing.
- San Miguel is a multi-million ounce target that is being proven through aggressive drilling and results are expected every 3-4 of weeks.
- Processing facility currently capable of producing 250 tonnes/day.
- Ore grades averaging 5 g/t gold and 15 g/t silver over a 1 km, 6 m wide vein.
- Tara is considering options for advancement.
La Currita Mine – Retain 100%
- The acquisition includes 4 mines, mine tailings and a processing plant capable of up to 150 tons per day of ore.
- Mill has been upgraded and ready for production.
- Expected to produce at a rate of 250 tonnes/day upon improved smelter agreement.
Lluvia de Oro Mine – Retain 20% Net Cash Flow
- A past producing open pit gold mine with mine office, modern processing plant and two heap leach pads.
- 295 historical drill holes indicate a gold resource of 250,000 ounces, including 30,000 ounces of gold on the pads.
- Historical records indicate potential to double resource through exploration. Partner spending $3+ million to upgrade equipment and start-up.
- Expected to produce 25,000 to 30,000 ounces of gold per year upon start-up in 2008.
Don Ramon and Lourdes – Retain 100% under Tara Minerals
- High grade zinc, lead and silver property owned 100% by Tara Minerals Corp.
- Production is expected to begin at 300 tonnes per day by third quarter of 2008.
- Tara Gold owns 80% of Tara Minerals.
EXPLORATION
La Millonaria – Retain 100% Interest
- 4 mining concessions, including formerly-producing gold mines.
- Is a 20-30 m wide structure that can be traced on surface for a minimum distance of 600 m, with additional workings present up to 2 km away.
- The waste dumps have an average grade of 9.702 g/t gold and 23 g/t silver.
- Potential to generate cash flow in a short timeframe by processing the approximately 30,000 tonnes of ore material already on the property.
Las Minitas – Retain 100%
- Early exploration with several targets identified.
- Currently assessing options for advancement.
Curcurpe – Retain 100% Interest
- Covers nearly 6,000 hectares. has multiple targets, historic mining over 1.5 km.
- Vein system traced for 3 km with grades between 1-8 g/t.
- Currently assessing options for advancement.
Pilar De Mocoribo – Retain 100% under Tara Minerals
- High grade zinc, lead and silver property owned 100% by Tara Minerals Corp.
- Tara Gold owns 80% of Tara Minerals.
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