Electra advancing Aurora property

Prefeasibility work at the Aurora gold mine, 28 miles southwest of Hawthorne, Nev., is expected to wind down by the end of February.

Mine owner Electra Mining Consolidated (VSE) is working to outline additional reserves at both the eastern and western margins of the existing open pit with the objective of reopening the heap-leach operation.

Drill results from the western margin of the Humboldt pit are as follows: HoleIntervalWidthGold

(ft.)(ft.)(oz./ton)

9635-660250.053

10120-125E50.064

11no significant results

12245-255100.078

13220-230100.14

300-310100.11

14125-135100.078

375-385100.061

15E60-80200.13

160-185250.28

225-290650.12

16E75-85100.10

150-160100.083

180-200200.14

200-220200.041

17160-170100.091

220-230100.077

18345-360150.12

380-390100.085