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Solomon Gold Seeks AIM Admission with Promising Copper and Gold Exploration in the South West Pacific Region

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Solomon Islands-based copper and gold exploration company, Solomon Gold, is set to list on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in February 2006. The company holds a significant presence in the South West Pacific region, recognized for its high concentration of world-class copper-gold porphyry systems and epithermal gold deposits. Neighboring Papua New Guinea hosts several notable mines, including Ok Tedi, Lihir Island, and Panguna, Bougainville, with combined production and resources exceeding 40 million ounces of gold equivalent. Solomon Gold's wholly-owned subsidiary, Australian Resource Management (ARM), has been actively exploring the Guadalcanal island since 1995 and has identified 22 high-priority targets, including eight new discoveries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Solomon Gold, a Solomon Islands-based copper and gold exploration company, is seeking admission to AIM in February 2006.
  • The company's holdings in the South West Pacific region are considered highly prospective, with an independent assessment concluding that the area held by Solomon Gold is the most promising on Guadalcanal for porphyry systems.
  • Solomon Gold's subsidiary, Australian Resource Management (ARM), has been exploring the Guadalcanal island since 1995 and has identified 22 high-priority targets, including eight new discoveries.
  • The company has developed strong relationships with the Solomon Islands over the past 10 years and has established an operations base in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands.
  • A drilling rig, helicopter, and local and expatriate exploration staff have been engaged to support the company's exploration efforts.
  • The core project at Mbetilonga exhibits several key prospects, including high-grade copper and gold deposits, and is earmarked for early drill testing.

Statistics:

  • The South West Pacific region is recognized as one of the most prolific zones in the world for world-class copper-gold porphyry systems and epithermal gold deposits.
  • Papua New Guinea hosts several notable mines, including Ok Tedi, Lihir Island, and Panguna, Bougainville, with combined production and resources exceeding 40 million ounces of gold equivalent.
  • Solomon Gold's subsidiary, Australian Resource Management (ARM), has held four exploration licenses and two applications on the Guadalcanal island since 1995.

Sources:

  • (Pacnews) 11-01 1522

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